Concern grows for detained journalist awarded by US for exposing online scam centers
International concern is growing over the arrest of a prominent Cambodian journalist who helped expose human trafficking fueling online scam centers, with several governments and rights groups calling for his immediate release.
Cambodia charges investigative journalist Mech Dara, who exposed trafficking and scam compounds, with incitement
Cambodian military police said on Tuesday they have arrested an award-winning reporter known for investigating local corruption, trafficking and online scam centres, prompting concern from a prominent human rights group and the United States.
A Cambodian reporter who exposed scams charged over online posts
A Cambodian reporter who exposed online scams and corruption was charged with a criminal offense that could land him in prison for two years for material he posted on social media.
Arrest of Cambodian investigative journalist sparks global outcry
The arrest of renowned Cambodian investigative journalist Mech Dara on Monday has drawn condemnation from international governments and rights organizations. Local authorities denounced his posts as misleading and accused him of intending to “cause social disorder.
A Cambodian reporter who investigated online scam centers has been arrested
A Cambodian freelance reporter noted for his bold investigative reporting in a country with limited press freedom has been arrested
Cambodia defends journalist Mech Dara’s arrest amid criticism
PHNOM PENH; The arrest of Cambodian journalist Mech Dara in late September has raised concerns about press freedom, but the Ministry of Information has defended the move, stating that the charges against him are legal and unrelated to his journalism.
Cambodia Arrests Journalist Known for Exposing Scam Centers
The charge of incitement came after the United States punished a tycoon for what it said was his role in the scam compounds.
Mech Dara, reporter who exposed human trafficking in cyber scamming, arrested in Cambodia, rights groups say
Mech Dara, who has been honoured for his coverage of human trafficking in the cyber scam industry, was reportedly detained by authorities in Cambodia on Monday. He posted images on social media that were dubbed "fake" by officials.
Cambodia Charges Investigative Journalist Who Exposed Trafficking and Scam Compounds With Incitement
A Cambodian court on Tuesday charged an investigative reporter known for exposing corruption and human trafficking, and whose arrest drew concern from rights groups and the U.S. government, with "inciting social unrest",
Award-winning Cambodian journalist who exposed cyberscams is arrested
Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist who has reported extensively on human trafficking and corruption, has been arrested and charged with incitement. Dara, who has reported for the BBC, has been charged over five social media posts which could "incite social unrest",
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Cambodian journalist Mech Dara: From newspaper stacker to prison cell
Cambodian journalist Mech Dara, known for exposing human trafficking and cybercrimes, has been imprisoned for his social ...
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Detained Cambodian journalist Mech Dara, in a photo posted to his X account on August 3, 2024.
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A Cambodian reporter who exposed scams is charged over online posts
The U.S. State Department said it was “deeply troubled” by the recent arrest of Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian ...
National Press Club: Prominent Cambodian Journalist Must be Released, Charges Dropped
Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the arrest and detention of award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara, who is renowned for his investigations ...
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Global outcry as Cambodia arrests crypto scam investigator, Japan’s new prime minister supports crypto, and more: Asia ...