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Cambodian Cyber Tycoon and ‘Singapore Washing’

Yim Leak seeks to upgrade image with dodgy PR firm

Jun 18, 2026
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By: Andy Wong Ming Jun
Mauerburger and coconspirator

On June 12, a Canadian social media influencer named Ryan Kelly posted a reel on Instagram exposing a seemingly new and novel PR tactic being employed by high-powered individuals in the Asia-Pacific embroiled in ongoing transnational financial crime investigations.

Kelly disclosed that a short while ago,…

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