Cambodian journalist Chhoeung Chheng’s killer sentenced to 12 years in prison - Committee to Protect Journalists

Cambodian journalist Chhoeung Chheng’s killer sentenced to 12 years in prison - Committee to Protect Journalists

Bangkok, June 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes justice for Cambodian journalist Chhoeung Chheng, whose killer, Sy Loeuy, was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Siem Reap provincial court on May 28, according to multiple press reports. The ruling was made public June 5, the reports said. Described as a local farmer and woodworker in reports, Loeuy was also ordered to pay a 55 million riel (US$13,500) fine to …