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The truth came to light when authorities announced they had found Goodnight Chicken and his companion. Shockingly, it turned out that their terrifying tale was fabricated. Equipped with props and fake military uniforms, the duo had staged an elaborate hoax aimed at gaining online views and notoriety, which drew the wrath of authorities and public alike.
The Cambodian government was infuriated not only because of the potential implications for tourism but also due to the deliberate tarnishing of its image during a crisis. Goodnight Chicken and his accomplice were swiftly sentenced to two years in one of Cambodia's notoriously harsh prisons—a swift judgment reflective of the severity of their actions and the sentiments of a public betrayed.