Relatives of infamous Pheapimex CEO Choeung Sopheap received forest land in the center of Kirirom National Park, while a minister, tycoons and an apparent relative of first lady Bun Rany all received state land, according to official documents published in late December.
Koh Kong provincial authorities said sand-filling, clearing mangroves and constructing buildings in part of the sea in Sre Ambel district had official permission to proceed despite an outpouring of concern on social media.
Two residents of Boeng Tamok protesting the filling-in of the lake were questioned by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Tuesday, with five others expected in court over the next week.
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