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In Cambodia, a Property Tycoon Beats His Wife in a Facebook Video – and She Gets Blamed

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

In Cambodia, a Property Tycoon Beats His Wife in a Facebook Video – and She Gets Blamed

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

On March 15, Deth Published on Facebook an Hour-Long Compilation of Clips That Showed Displays of Violence That Have Torn the Nation in Half. in One Scene, Property Tycoon Duong Chhay, 31, Lunges Across His Child to Beat Deth, Also 31. He Then Puts Her in a Headlock and Pulls Her Away. in Others, He Can Be Seen Dragging Her by the Hair and Hitting Her Repeatedly.

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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