Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 17 - The Ministry of Interior, on 16 January 2019, arrested a former opposition activist, Kong Mas, for insulting the government and inciting to create social chaos and insecurity, according to Interior Ministry Spokesman Khieu Sopheak on Thursday.

Opposition activist Kong Mas, 37, was born in Romeas Haek district, Svay Rieng province.

According to the interrogation report, police found many evidences in his computer, the documents plotted to overthrow the Royal Government under the command of President of Cambodia National Rescue Movement Sam Rainsy.

On 14 January 2019, prosecutor of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court (PPMC) Keo Sothea ordered Kong Mas to appear at the Ministry of Interior's Security Department by 14 February 2019 for questioning on criminal complaint: insulting the government and inciting using video clips on Facebook.
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