Background
The Department of Criminal Police within the National Police of Cambodia conducts investigations into kidnapping, human trafficking, and related organized-crime offenses. Police investigative workflow includes complaint intake, field investigation, victim rescue, and transfer of suspects to central units for questioning.
On 27 May 2026 the Criminal Police received a complaint from Liu Weihua (male, 43) reporting the abduction and alleged extortion of his niece, Huang Xiyi (female, 22). Specialized police teams located the site and at 16:10 rescued three Chinese nationals — Huang Xiyi (22), Xu Yue (30), and Dian Jie (26) — and arrested two suspected Myanmar nationals named AR SAN (29) and AI NI (20) in Phum Phiean Sar village, Preah Niphan commune, Kong Pisey district, Kampong Speu province.
Key Developments
The Criminal Police action followed a formal complaint and directives from senior police leadership to deploy specialist investigators and operational teams. Authorities reported that the alleged victims were being held in connection with an extortion demand of 2 million yuan specified in the complaint.
Institutional Role
The National Police operates dedicated units for serious organized-crime cases and coordinates victim rescue with provincial field units. After rescue operations, suspects and victims are transferred to the Criminal Police Department for formal questioning and case processing under criminal procedures.
Operational Implications
The case involved cross-border victims and alleged perpetrators, requiring provincial field deployment and subsequent transfer of individuals to central investigative units. Documentation of names, ages, and the incident location provides a concrete record for follow-up investigation and potential cross-jurisdictional inquiries.
