August 29, 2022
Authorities conduct investigations in response to hotline complaints about human trafficking in Preah Sihanouk, in a photo posted on Interior Minister Sar Kheng’s Facebook page on August 27, 2022.

Authorities Deny Detention, Torture After Launching Trafficking Raids

Authorities released details of several crackdowns on forced labor and human trafficking of foreigners that were reported to the Interior Ministry’s hotline, but a ministry spokesperson again denied foul play or forced labor at almost all raided compounds.