Cambodia's Pursat forest crime ‘mastermind’ identified, on the run


A seized cut-down truck used by loggers, along with some of the illegally felled timber. - Photo: The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH: Authorities are hunting for the alleged mastermind behind serious forestry crimes in Pursat province. Koh Sophy, also known as Ta Hoy, has been ordered to appear at the provincial court for questioning.

He was summoned to answer allegations that for years, he has colluded with officials to fell timber illegally, according to Pursat provincial governor Khoy Rida.

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