Choeung Sopheap

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Choeung Sopheap. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name.
Oknha
Choeung Sopheap
ឈឿង សុភាព
Born
Cambodia
CitizenshipCambodia
Cyprus
Occupation
  • Businesswoman
OrganizationPheapimex
SpouseLau Meng Khin
ChildrenChoeung Sokuntheavy
Choeung Thean Seng

Oknha Choeung Sopheap (Khmer: ឈឿង សុភាព), also known as Yeay Phu (យាយភូ; Chinese: 楊丹葡; pinyin: Yáng Dānpú; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chhiûⁿ Tan-phû), is a Sino-Cambodian businesswoman. She owns Pheapimex, a major conglomerate with her husband Lau Meng Khin.[1] She was awarded the title of Oknha in 2006.[2] Her businesses have been linked to industrial-scale illegal logging and eviction.[3]

Personal life

Sopheap is a Chinese Cambodian.[4] She is married to Lau Meng Khin.[1] They both hold Cypriot citizenship.[1] She has several biological children, including Choeung Thean Seng and Cheong Sukuntheavy, who is married to Sopheap's step-son, Lau Vann.[2][5]

Sopheap's family has courted significant scrutiny for their significant wealth, including properties in Australia.[6] The family also has significant business and marriage ties to the children of Hun Sen.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "How relatives and allies of Cambodia's leader amassed wealth overseas". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  2. ^ a b Dara, Mech (2021-06-07). "Noodle and Water Tycoon Attains Higher Oknha Rank". VOD. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  3. ^ Doctorow, Cory (2019-10-17). "Relatives and cronies of Cambodia's dictator have bought "golden passports" from Cyprus and exfiltrated millions". Boing Boing. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  4. ^ O'NEILL, DANIEL (2014). "Playing Risk: Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Cambodia". Contemporary Southeast Asia. 36 (2): 173–205. ISSN 0129-797X.
  5. ^ Dara, Mech (2022-07-25). "State Hands Land to Lawmaker, Senator's Family". VOD. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  6. ^ "Cambodian Elite Park Millions in Australia". Radio Free Asia. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2023-03-10.