Cambodia charges foreign tourists in ‘dirty dancing’ party bust
A group of 10 foreign tourists have denied pornography charges in Cambodia but could still face up to one year in prison.
Provincial court prosecutor Keut Vannareth told Reuters the 10 travellers had been provisionally charged with producing pornography even though none were naked during their antics.
The group is made up of five from the UK, one Dutch citizen, two Canadians, a New Zealander and a Norwegian.
The 10 were part of a large group of about 90 travellers attending an organised ‘Let’s Get Wet’ event in a private Siem Reap villa.
The Let’s Get Wet parties are described as ‘Asia’s biggest pool crawl’ which includes ‘ a whole day of partying in a Villa Mansion’ with a BBQ and DJ.
The event was raided by police who accused them of ‘dancing pornographically.’
"When police arrived, they were wearing underwear and bras as they drank. The charge of producing pornography is a little too harsh. Now, they are in prison and this is too much," said their lawyer, Sourng Sophea.
He said those accused had not posted any pictures of the event.
Tourism minister Thong Khon is backing charges against the group, saying ‘the law bans this kind of thing. Siem Reap is a heritage site.’
It is not the first time Siem Reap authorities have been irked by western tourists’ lack of modesty.
Two years ago three Frenchmen were detained, fined and deported for naked selfies at an Angkor Wat temple.
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