16 Japanese Detained in Cambodia, Suspected of Being Involved in Fraud Cases

HANOI - Sixteen Japanese nationals suspected of being involved in fraud cases were detained by local authorities in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Dec. 11, according to the Japanese Embassy in Cambodia. The embassy was notified of the incident by the local authorities on Friday. The embassy confirmed the individuals were Japanese. An embassy official said the embassy “will coordinate with local authorities and respond accordingly.”