Cambodian Wildlife Official Acquitted in Controversial Monkey-Smuggling Case by US Court
MIAMI – In a surprising turn of events, the director of the Forestry Administration’s Wildlife and Biodiversity Department in Cambodia has been acquitted by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Kry Masphal was previously detained in 2022 following a five-year investigation into an alleged monkey-smuggling ring. The Cambodian government consistently denied Masphal’s guilt throughout the proceedings. “This acquittal is a testament to the fair judgment of the US court, and it reinforces the commitment of Cambodian officials to upholding laws and international conventions,” stated Im Rachna, spokesperson for the Ministry Agriculture, … Read more