(Phnom Penh): Four individuals, including two senior police officials, are scheduled to appear in court at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Apr. 22) over alleged bribery linked to online scam networks and money laundering, according to the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

Senior Minister Om Yentieng, President of the ACU, confirmed the case involves Uk Heisela, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Immigration, and Major General Sor Samnang, Deputy Commissioner of the Phnom Penh Police.

Also implicated are Ors Ko Pisei, spouse of Sor Samnang, and Yat Kosal. Both are suspected of receiving illicit payments from online scam groups and involvement in money laundering activities.

Senior Minister Om Yentieng said the arrests were carried out consecutively starting April 19, following a 20-day ACU investigation.

He added that further details will be released after court proceedings.

Recently, the ACU has apprehended several significant individuals as part of an extensive government initiative to combat cybercrime and related illegal activities. Notably, in March, authorities arrested a deputy director and officials from the Koh Kong Provincial Customs and Excise branch, along with two others, after uncovering over USD 1 million in corrupt funds.
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