Eight arrested in Cambodia for kidnap for ransom scheme, two victims freed


The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested eight men in connection with two cases of kidnapping victims for ransom. - CID via PPP/ANN

PHNOM PENH: Eight men, four Chinese and four Cambodian nationals, are in custody after the national police rescued two victims who had been kidnapped for ransom.

The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) announced that they received a September 20 tip off that a group of Chinese criminals were confining a man against his will.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Bangkok seizes US$300mil in scam syndicate crackdown
Macron pushes Xi on ceasefire, ties
Mining firms face action as deforestation blamed for floods
Victims to get real-time location of stalkers
Scaffolding nets removed
Flood alarms sound again
Family grows anxious over Jimmy Lai’s health
Seoul says six nationals held in North Korea
Court upholds opposition leader Pritam’s conviction
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (Dec 4, 2025)

Others Also Read