Chinese couple accused of murdering and torturing South Korean influencer BJ Ahyeong, whose body was

A South Korean influencer, BJ Ahyeong, was found dead in a pit on the outskirts of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, leading to murder charges against a Chinese couple who operate a medical clinic in the area.

The couple, who were apprehended last week, were linked to the discovery of Ahyeong’s body, as per a report by Cambodian police.

According to the police report, Lai Wenshao, 30, and Cai Huijuan, 39, confessed to leaving Ahyeong’s body after she suffered seizures and passed away during treatment at their clinic on June 4.

Prosecutor Plang Sophal informed AFP that Lai and Cai were indicted on Tuesday for “murder accompanied by torture,” an offense that carries a potential life imprisonment sentence.

Beyond her influencer status on AfreecaTV, a South Korean video streaming platform, BJ Ahyeong had amassed over 250,000 followers on Instagram.

Reportedly, her real name was Byun Ah-yeong, and she was 33 years old at the time of her demise.

Previously, she had announced her withdrawal from the influencer role on social media, expressing her intent to lead a “normal” life for the time being.

Lim Soo-suk, spokesperson for South Korea’s foreign ministry, stated on Tuesday that local authorities were investigating the “tragic incident” and providing necessary consular support to the grieving family.

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