Cambodian Journalist Quits After Arrest for Cyber Scam Reporting

Mech Dara, an award-winning reporter, retires citing fear and loss of courage following his arrest and detention in Cambodia.

Mech Dara, known for his investigative work on cyber scams, was arrested on charges of inciting social disorder.
Dara was released on bail after apologizing to Cambodia's former leaders in a video recorded in prison.
His arrest drew international condemnation and highlighted the Cambodian government's crackdown on press freedom.
Dara's reporting on 'scam farms' earned him a Hero Award from the US for his efforts against human trafficking.
Rights groups criticize the government's use of legal charges to silence journalists and activists in Cambodia.