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Agence France-Presse

A Cambodian court has dropped pornography charges against nine of the 10 foreigners arrested last month at a pool party in the tourist town of Siem Reap, an official said Monday.
The group was detained for around two weeks on charges of producing pornographic materials to promote the event at a private villa in the city flanking Cambodia’s famous Angkor Wat temple ruins.
Police, who broke up the party on January 25, initially accused the foreigners of “singing and dancing pornographically”.
“The court has dropped charges against the nine foreigners released on bail. Only one British national will face trial,” court spokesman Yin Srang said, declining to elaborate.
Their lawyer Ouch Sopheaktra said the Briton was held because he was accused of renting the villa and organising the pool party.

All 10 defendants – five Britons, two Canadians, a Norwegian, a New Zealander and a Dutch national – had denied the allegations, saying that they were wearing “sexy” clothing but had not produced pornography, according to their lawyer.
While Cambodia teems with foreign tourists and boasts a rowdy nightlife, the Buddhist country is often strict when protecting local traditions or heritage sites.
Authorities banned skimpy clothing inside the Angkor Wat complex in 2016 and have previously arrested and deported foreigners for taking racy photos among the ruins, which are considered sacred.
But the location of past violations has been inside the ancient city, not in the adjoining town of Siem Reap, a popular party hub with bars catering to foreign tourists.


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Cambodia court drops pornography charges against nine foreigners for ‘sexy dancing’ at pool party

Police released images of the foreigners simulating various sexual positions at a party. Photo: Cambodia National Police

In this image made from video shows some of the westerners arrested for posting sexually suggestive photos on social media at the jail, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ten Westerners arrested in Cambodia for allegedly posting photos on social media showing themselves engaged in sexually suggestive dancing may have offended local standards of morality, but should be expelled from the country rather than jailed, one of their lawyers said Tuesday. (AP Photo)

Foreigners arrested in Cambodia for ‘pornographic dancing’ at party

Police released images of people simulating various sexual positions at a party. Photo: Cambodia police

Cambodia’s national police said on its website that authorities had arrested six British nationals, two Canadians, one New Zealander and one defendant whose citizenship was not identified for or “singing and dancing pornographically', it was reported January 28, 2018

Foreigners arrested in Cambodia deny ‘pornographic dancing’ allegations as judge mulls charges

Images of the a group of unidentified foreigners at a party in Siem Reap. Cambodian authorities have detained 10 people from a group of 90, claiming they were “dancing pornographically” near the sacred Angkor Wat temple complex. Photo: AP

epa06484716 An undated handout photo made available by General Commissariat of the Cambodia National Police on 30 January 2018 shows a group of 10 foreign tourist and expatriates that were arrested for 'pornographic dancing' after a police raid on a party held near Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The 10 foreigners are currently in jail and face up to one year in prison if convicted. EPA-EFE/CAMBODIA NATIONAL POLICE / HANDO HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

This photo taken on January 27, 2018 shows a group of foreigners outside a courtroom in Siem Reap province, some who were reportedly arrested on January 25 for allegedly "singing and dancing pornographically". Cambodia has arrested 10 foreigners, six British nationals, two Canadians, one New Zealander and one defendant whose citizenship was not identified, police said on January 28, as the kingdom cracks down on racy behaviour at popular tourist sites. / AFP PHOTO / Chan RAKSMEY

‘Dirty dancing’ Westerners deported from Cambodia

Some of the westerners arrested for ‘pornographic dancing’ in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo: AP

In this file photo dated Jan. 27, 2018, issued by Cambodian National Police, a group of foreigners stand after they were arrested for "dancing pornographically" at a party in Siem Reap town, near the country's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, the lawyer for the 10 Westerners arrested in Cambodia for allegedly posting photos on social media showing themselves engaged in sexually suggestive dancing says they may have offended local morality but should be expelled rather than jailed. (Cambodian National Police via AP, File )

In this file photo dated Jan. 25, 2018, issued by Cambodian National Police, a group of unidentified foreigners, who are accused of "dancing pornographically" at a party in Siem Reap town, near the country's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, the lawyer for the 10 Westerners arrested in Cambodia for allegedly posting photos on social media showing themselves engaged in sexually suggestive dancing says they may have offended local morality but should be expelled rather than jailed. (Cambodian National Police via AP)

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Cambodia court drops pornography charges against nine foreigners for ‘sexy dancing’ at pool party

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A British national who organised the party will face trial