In an unexpected twist from the scenic yet bustling streets of Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province, a smell more poignant than an overripe durian beckoned the authorities to a modest abode, unraveling a mystery that could rival any crime novel. Meet Thotsaporn “Por” Jaisa-ngiam, a 58-year-old former Thai lawyer turned moneylender who was found lifeless under rather mysterious circumstances. His story is like a patchwork quilt, stitched together with elements of family ties, whispers of intrigue, and the bittersweet tang of unfulfilled promises. Picture this: Por, once navigating the justice system of Isaan’s Srisaket province with the caliber of a seasoned legal eagle, had hung up his robes and swapped courtrooms for the heart of Cambodia’s financial wilderness. It was here, amidst the teeming energy of Oddar Meanchey, that Por transformed into a veritable shadow banker, staking claim to the title of a moneylender. But amid his wheeling and dealing, the…