Cambodia arrests doctor who defrauded many kidney transplant patients

Dr. Ngeth Samoun is currently in custody awaiting trial.

KHMER TIMES SCREENSHOT

The Khmer Times reported on January 29 that a doctor who is the general director of a clinic in Cambodia has just been arrested and prosecuted for allegedly selling kidneys and defrauding 18 victims of about $1 million.

According to court documents, this doctor is Mr. Ngeth Samoun, general director of Metro RLV General Hospital, currently residing in the O'Beka'am area in Phnom Penh.

Mr. Samoun is accused of violating provisions of Cambodia's Penal Code and organ donation laws, which carry a total sentence of up to 15 years in prison.

Some victims reported that the hospital was involved in illegal kidney and organ trafficking, as well as fraudulent business practices, according to Brigadier General Keo Thea of ​​the Anti-Human Trafficking Department at Cambodia's Ministry of Interior .

The information was reported to the Ministry of Interior on October 16, 2023. Mr. Thea said Dr. Samoun was then arrested on January 21 under a warrant issued by the Phnom Penh Court.

Organ donation and kidney transplants are allowed by Cambodian law, but kidney and organ trafficking are prohibited, according to Mr. Thea.

According to the investigation agency's report, 18 victims were identified as having kidney disease and were treated at Metro RLV General Hospital.

The victims said they paid Mr. Samoun at least $50,000 to help them travel to India for kidney transplants. However, they never traveled to India or received kidney transplants.

Regarding the incident, the Cambodian Ministry of Health decided on January 17 to temporarily suspend all activities of the above hospital.

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