Cambodian orphanage: Ex-head stole US$1.4 million, molested children, inquiry finds
Sovann Komar, founded by American heiress Elizabeth Ross Johnson, found Sothea Arun committed ‘horrific child abuse and financial fraud’
Its investigation was done after Sothea – a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime – was sacked
The former head of a high-profile Cambodian orphanage, founded by the heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, has been accused of molesting children in his care and stealing at least US$1.4 million.
In an August 8 media statement, the Sovann Komar home said its year-long inquiry had uncovered “widespread evidence of horrific child abuse and financial fraud” committed by Sothea Arun, its former executive director.
The inquiry, conducted by a legal team with power of attorney, was launched after Sothea was sacked last August.
“Sothea Arun lived an extravagant lifestyle paid for by stealing funds designated for orphaned and abandoned children,” it said. “While he lived like a lord, the children of Sovann Komar were neglected and abused both sexually and physically by Sothea Arun and his staff.”
Sothea was unavailable for comment, but he has previously denied any accusations.
Full story: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics ... e-stealing
Johnson & Johnson Heir's Orphanage Scandal
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What a cunt. I hope they catch him and squeeze his nuts until he can sing like Celine Dion.
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This is the kind of news that makes the surveillance state seem suddenly appealing. His behavior could have been caught on camera early on and punished.
Ultimately though, one must remember that most people can be trusted with their privacy and how they use it. Everywhere but orphanages that is.
Ultimately though, one must remember that most people can be trusted with their privacy and how they use it. Everywhere but orphanages that is.
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