2022: The Cambodian macaque export controversy involved allegations that wild-caught macaques were laundered as captive-bred animals for export and laboratory use.

What happened

The Cambodian macaque export controversy involved allegations that wild-caught macaques were laundered as captive-bred animals for export and laboratory use.

Verification boundary

Allegation and trade-system controversy; avoid presenting all defendants as convicted unless sourced.

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Public sources

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_crab-eating_macaque_export_controversy