Cambodia: Authorities detained suspect Aug. 1 in robbery of Korean national in Phnom Penh

Event

The police arrested a suspect Aug. 1 in the robbery of a Korean national in Tuol Kouk District, Phnom Penh. The suspect allegedly snatched the backpack of the victim, who was a tourist in Cambodia, at the corner of streets 315 and 566; the date of the incident is unclear. Authorities have recovered the Korean citizen's belongings.

Context

Crime generally poses a moderate threat in Cambodia. Nonviolent crime, such as robberies, regularly impacts foreign nationals and locals, especially in urban centers like Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. The robbery involving the Korean national highlights the importance of safeguarding one's belongings and being aware of the surroundings as a precaution.