Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Gen. Chea Morn's son sentenced to 6 years and 6 months jail?

By Khmerization
Source: DAP News

The son of Gen. Chea Morn, commander of Cambodia's Military Region Four, is likely to be sentenced to 6 years and 6 months jail for conducting illegal logging in the Preah Vihear-Siem Reap areas, reports Deum Ampil.

There are unofficial reports that Chea Sophal, Gen. Chea Morn's son, will be convicted for illegal logging and sentenced to 6 years and 6 months jail by the Siem Reap Magistrate Court.

Chea Sophal is a very powerful figure who is behind widespread illegal logging in areas under the control of the Military Region Four in the Siem Reap-Preah Vihear regions, which is commanded by his father. The report said, due to his father's influence and powers, the authority are scared to touch him until yesterday, 24th March, when he was arrested and was immediately brought to Siem Reap Magistrate Court.

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