Month: September 2014

Boys Rescued and Cambodian Confesses to the Abuse

Date: 11 September 2014 For Immediate Release Yesterday, a 49-year-old Cambodian national was arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Police in Siem Reap on suspicion of sexually abusing underage boys. The arrest was a result of an investigation by the police and APLE, following the report from the local community, who found the […]

Vietnamese Sentenced for Child Procurement

This morning, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court convicted four Vietnamese nationals – three of which are women – of procuring child prostitution. Nguyen Thykamseang, Lea Thy Ban, Yur Thyteak and Sen Dary were sentenced to seven years in prison each for facilitating girls aged between 13 and 16 years old to have sex with foreigners […]

Australian Teacher Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges

Yesterday, Phnom Penh Municipal Court hands down two charges of indecent act against a minor under 15 and sexual intercourse with a minor under 15 to a 51-year-old Australian national after his arrest by the Anti-Human Trafficking police on suspicion of sexually abusing 6 boys aged between 5 and 13 years. The suspect was arrested […]

New Deputy Police Commissioner Committed to the Fight

Yesterday, our Team Leader and the new Deputy Commissioner in charge of the Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit in Preah Sihanouk province, Col. Ms. Pen Kanha, met to strengthen cooperation between APLE and Sihanoukville Police in the fight against child sexual abuse and exploitation. Ms. Kanha expressed her admiration for APLE’s work and her […]

Community Educated on Child Protection

Our Training and Community Coordinator raising awareness! This time, 26 people from Khan Russeykeo, Phnom Penh, learned about child sexual abuse and grooming techniques and are now more prepared to protect children. Thanks to Riverkids Foundation for organizing the event!

Australian Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography

Yesterday, a 51-year-old Australian national was arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking police on suspicion of sexually abusing at least three boys aged between five and 11 years and of producing child pornography. The suspect was arrested in the morning while leaving his apartment in Phnom Penh accompanied by two young boys. The two children were […]