A recent security incident in Tbong Khmum Province, Cambodia, has drawn social attention. According to local police reports, a kidnapping occurred near Wat Chi Moan temple in the province on September 17, where suspects in a white sedan (license plate 2CE-8606) committed the crime and fled the scene. The police are currently pursuing two suspects, one of Chinese nationality and the other of Vietnamese nationality.
Witnesses described that many devotees were engaged in religious activities around the temple when the incident occurred, and the suspects brazenly carried out the kidnapping. The method was swift, causing alarm among many people at the scene. This incident near a religious site has raised serious security concerns among local community residents.
It is noteworthy that this is the second similar incident in Tbong Khmum Province recently. On September 7, two Chinese men kidnapped two Vietnamese women at a resort in the province. According to rescue workers, the victims were in poor physical condition when rescued, showing signs of possible abuse. The consecutive incidents are raising local residents' concerns about the security situation.
Security experts point out that Cambodia has indeed faced challenges from some transnational criminal groups in recent years, often exploiting management loopholes in border areas to engage in illegal activities. Tbong Khmum Province, being a border province with Vietnam, has a unique geographical position that may make it a target location for criminal gangs.
The incident occurred at Wat Chi Moan temple, an important local religious activity site, usually attracting many devotees. Following the incident, some residents expressed their intention to enhance their awareness of security precautions. Local police have issued a notice for assistance, urging the public to provide information on the involved vehicle and suspects.
The Cambodian police are intensifying security patrols and inspections in border areas, while maintaining close cooperation with law enforcement agencies in neighboring countries to combat transnational criminal activities. The police also remind the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly.
