Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations



News Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations T Specialist firm also fined $800,000 for its role in sanctions violations, while Wang Zhiguo jailed for a year Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News A Singaporean national at the center of a sanctions investigation by NK News's sister site NK Pro in 2017 was on Friday jailed for almost three years for illicitly selling more than S$6 million worth of luxury goods to North Korea, Singaporean media have reported. Investigation by NK Pro throughout July and August 2017 revealed that several companies directed by Ng ‘Leo’ Kheng Wah, now 57, played a role in exporting goods including high-end liquors, designer watches, perfumes, and musical instruments for sale at boutique luxury shops in Pyongyang. A Singaporean national at the center of a sanctions investigation by NK News's sister site NK Pro in 2017 was on Friday jailed for almost three years for illicitly selling more than S$6 million worth of luxury goods to North Korea, Singaporean media have reported. Investigation by NK Pro throughout July and August 2017 revealed that several companies directed by Ng ‘Leo’ Kheng Wah, now 57, played a role in exporting goods including high-end liquors, designer watches, perfumes, and musical instruments for sale at boutique luxury shops in Pyongyang. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

T Specialist firm also fined $800,000 for its role in sanctions violations, while Wang Zhiguo jailed for a year

Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2019

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

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A Singaporean national at the center of a sanctions investigation by NK News's sister site NK Pro in 2017 was on Friday jailed for almost three years for illicitly selling more than S$6 million worth of luxury goods to North Korea, Singaporean media have reported.

Investigation by NK Pro throughout July and August 2017 revealed that several companies directed by Ng ‘Leo’ Kheng Wah, now 57, played a role in exporting goods including high-end liquors, designer watches, perfumes, and musical instruments for sale at boutique luxury shops in Pyongyang.

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