Cheam Channy

About

Member of Cambodian Parliament for the Sam Rainsy Party who was arrested by the opposition in 2005 on charges of organized crime and sentenced to seven years in prison. However, he received a full royal pardon the next year.

Before Fame

He was first elected to Parliament in 1998.

Trivia

His arrest was met with international criticism and he was pardoned in 2006.

Family Life

He was married when he was arrested and sentenced to seven years in jail.

Associated With

He was pardoned by King Norodom Sihamoni, son of former King Norodom Shinanouk.