Cambodian PM Hun Manet sacks mayor over alleged corruption

Cambodian PM Hun Manet said the decision was made based on substantial evidence following an investigation launched by the Anti-Corruption Unit. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday signed a sub-decree to sack Kep municipal mayor Kheng Yorn from his post.

In the sub-decree, the prime minister said "Kheng Yorn is terminated from the post of the mayor of the Kep Municipality in Kep province."