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Escape Plan to Cyprus for Cambodia’s Elite?

Clare Baldwin, Special Correspondent, Reuters

18-Nov-19 09:30

Escape Plan to Cyprus for Cambodia’s Elite?

While Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen aims to project a humble and patriotic persona, his family members and close associates have been more willing to showcase lavish lifestyles abroad. We speak to Reuters’ Special Correspondent Clare Baldwin on an article she co-authored tracing the financial assets of Cambodia’s wealthy to overseas havens, including Cyprus. Read the full report here: Khmer Riche - How relatives and allies of Cambodia's leader amassed wealth overseas.

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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Categories:  Social Issues

Tags:  Hun Sen,  Khmer Riche,  wealth,  luxury,  elite,  Cambodia,  Cyprus,  Reuters, 


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