8 Chinese men have been arrested in Sihanoukville for their alleged involvement in two kidnappings at the Queenco casino, according to local news.
Police confiscated a Lexus 570, ten phones, 13 ATM cards, 3 passports, 4 Chinese IDs and other objects. The suspects have been sent to the police station for questioning.
Over the years, a number of Chinese kidnappings have taken place in the Cambodian coastal town, which has become known as a hub for Chinese gaming.
In a recent report, it was revealed that as many as 95 percent of all businesses in the town are owned by Chinese nationals.
A Chinese consulate has been approved and will be established in the future.
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