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UNCLAS PHNOM PENH 000828 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/RSP, EAP/MLS, DRL 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM PREL KTIP CB
SUBJ: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMBODIAN NOMINEES TO ATTEND THE 
"CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TRAINING IN TRAFFICKING CASES" 2nd SESSION, 
NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 11, 2009 IN PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA 
 
REF:  03 SECSTATE 034981 
 
¶1.  This is an action cable.  See Paragraph Six. 
 
¶2.  Reftel is guidance for screening nominees for U.S.-sponsored 
training programs. 
 
¶3.  To comply with the Leahy amendment relative to U.S. sponsored 
security assistance training, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has 
conducted local human rights vetting for the following individuals 
selected for the second session of the "Criminal Investigation 
Training in Trafficking Cases" Course, November 30-December 11, 2009 
in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 
 
NOMINEES: 
 
NAME: CHAN, Vibol (Male) 
DPOB: January 1, 1957; Kampong Cham 
RANK/POSITION: Lt. Colonel; Office Chief 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: SAM, Phally (Male) 
DPOB: April 20, 1962; Kandal 
RANK/POSITION: Major, Office Chief 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: MORM, Chandara (Male) 
DPOB: October 1, 1971; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: Major; Office Chief 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: NEY, Dara Nhil (Male) 
DPOB: April 21, 1963; Koh Kong 
RANK/POSITION: Major; Office Chief 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: UK, Samol (Male) 
DPOB: March 20, 1960; Kandal 
RANK/POSITION: Major, Department Director 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: KIM, Saro (Male) 
DPOB: April 14, 1956; Svay Rieng 
RANK/POSITION: Major; Department Director 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: LOK, Sarom (Female) 
DPOB: October 10, 1968; Battambang 
RANK/POSITION: Major; Department Director 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: MOM, Chek (Male) 
DPOB: October 28, 1973; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: Major, Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: PICH, Ravuth (Male) 
DPOB: August 31, 1973; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: Captain; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: SOK, Bo (Male) 
DPOB: March 30, 1972; Kratie 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: SUON, Sarey (Male) 
DPOB: May 2, 1967; Takeo 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: LY, Sokleang (Male) 
DPOB: May 17, 1971; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: KUNG, Sophara (Male) 
 
 
DPOB: January 1, 1973; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: LOEK, Vanna(Male) 
DPOB: January 10, 1969; Prey Veng 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: MEY, Pheany (Male) 
DPOB: June 18, 1974; Svay Rieng 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: NOU, Sakhorn (Male) 
DPOB: May 8, 1964; Takeo 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: THORNG, Rithy (Male) 
DPOB: January 15, 1970; Kampong Speu 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: CHAN, Vannak (Male) 
DPOB: August 24, 1980; Takeo 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: HUOM, Tang Hoeut (Male) 
DPOB: May 5, 1979; Battambang 
RANK/POSITION: Second Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: SOM, Acharith (Male) 
DPOB: April 14, 1969; Kampot 
RANK/POSITION: Second Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: PICH, Hi (Male) 
DPOB: January 10, 1983; Takeo 
RANK/POSITION: Second Lieutenant; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: LY, Saveth (Male) 
DPOB: March 3, 1976; Kampong Cham 
RANK/POSITION: Second Lieutenant; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: SEM, Samoeun (Male) 
DPOB: April 10, 1966; Kampong Cham 
RANK/POSITION: Chief Warrant Officer; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: TOL, Vibol (Male) 
DPOB: July 4, 1978; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: Warrant Officer; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: CHEM, Chan Phally (Female) 
DPOB: September 4, 1987; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: Warrant Officer; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, Criminal 
Investigative Division 
 
NAME: ROS, Narith (Male) 
DPOB: October 4, 1977; Kandal 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, 
Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit 
 
NAME: MONY, Seyha (Male) 
DPOB: August 9, 1983; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Department Deputy 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, 
Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit 
 
 
NAME: MOUNH, Sarin (Male) 
DPOB: June 1, 1968; Kandal 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, 
Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit 
 
NAME: Pall, Sannaro (Male) 
DPOB: January 20, 1985; Phnom Penh 
RANK/POSITION: First Lieutenant; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, 
Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit 
 
NAME: SEAN, Phalla (Male) 
DPOB: October 10, 1974; Kandal 
RANK/POSITION: Second Lieutenant; Officer 
DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police, 
Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit 
 
¶4.  U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has reviewed its files and finds that, 
as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross 
violations of human rights by the above-mentioned individuals. 
 
¶5.  The individuals will attend the second session of the 
"Criminal Investigation Training in Trafficking Cases" Course, 
November 30-December 11, 2009 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  The course 
is sponsored by the United States Department of State, with 
instruction provided by experts from The Asia Foundation and the 
Southeast Asia Investigations into Social and Humanitarian 
Activities (SISHA) organization. 
 
¶6.  Action request: Please verify whether the Department possesses 
any credible information that the individuals named above have been 
implicated in gross violations of human rights. 
 
¶7.  Point of contact for Amembassy Phnom Penh is Jenae 
Johnson at Johnsonjd3@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-118. 
 
RODLEY