via Khmer Times, 21 July 2024: The APSARA Authority and the National Committee for Coordination of Information and Public Works have strongly refuted a false report by Cambodia Daily Khmer alleging fraud and theft at the Angkor complex. The authorities emphasized their commitment to tourist safety and hospitality, noting that no complaints have been received regarding such incidents.
The Secretariat of the National Committee for Coordination of Information and Public Works issued a statement following a defamatory story entitled ‘APSARA Authority official reveals that Cambodia is becoming a place to commit horrific thefts against tourists’ published by Cambodia Daily Khmer , that claimed that the Apsara authority workers are working in collusion with criminals to defraud tourists, saying ‘…The Cambodia Daily rebel group is always broadcasting exaggerated information distorts the truth with malicious intent, disrupts public order and pollutes society, as well as slanders the reputation and efforts of the Royal Government.
Therefore, people, please do not be confused, please stop sharing and please stop following the broadcast of this rebel group.’
