Wisma Putra confirms detention of 47 Malaysians in Cambodia

Kuala Lumpur – The Foreign Ministry has confirmed the detention of 47 Malaysians in Poi Pet, Cambodia since Dec 11, 2018.

Wisma Putra said they were suspected to be involved in illegal online gambling activities.

The ministry said the notification of arrests was only conveyed verbally by Bantey Meanchey Police on Dec 28 last year.

In full: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/07/wisma-putra-confirms-detention-of-47-malaysians-in-cambodia/

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