malaysian stranded — The mother of one of the Malaysians detained had appealed to the government to help bring all 47 detainees home claiming that they were victims of a human trafficking syndicate. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STAR

Wisma Putra confirms detention of 47 Malaysians in Cambodia

February 8, 2019

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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