Credit Branch Manager in Cambodia Accused of Transferring $100,000 Client Funds to Personal Account, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has officially charged a branch manager of a private microfinance institution for allegedly transferring a Chinese client’s funds into his personal account, with the amount exceeding USD 100,000.

Investigators stated that the suspect had served as branch manager since 2023, overseeing daily operations. In December 2025, he allegedly transferred USD 106,000 from a Chinese client’s account into his own and kept the money. The incident only came to light after the victim filed a formal complaint.

Investigators stated that the suspect had served as branch manager since 2023, overseeing daily operations. In December 2025, he allegedly transferred USD 106,000 from a Chinese client’s account into his own and kept the money. The incident only came to light after the victim filed a formal complaint.

Police confirmed that on January 30, 2026, the institution’s management detained the suspect before handing him over to authorities. During questioning, he admitted transferring the funds for personal use. He has since been remanded in custody pending trial.

Authorities are now reviewing whether additional accounts or similar violations occurred during his tenure. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.