Chinese court sentences DPRK consultant Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison



News Chinese court sentences DPRK consultant Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison Ottawa condemned the ruling against the Canadian citizen for its lack of 'fairness and transparency' Won-Gi Jung August 11, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Michael Spavor's social media \| Chinese citizen and DPRK consultant Michael Spavor in North Korea A Chinese court sentenced Michael Spavor, a Canadian citizen and consultant on North Korean business issues, to 11 years in prison for spying, a charge that critics say is linked to a Beijing campaign to pressure Ottawa over its 2018 arrest of a Chinese business executive. According to the ruling released on China’s Dandong Intermediate Court website, Spavor faces 11 years of imprisonment with deportation and a fine of RMB 50,000 (approximately $7,700). A Chinese court sentenced Michael Spavor, a Canadian citizen and consultant on North Korean business issues, to 11 years in prison for spying, a charge that critics say is linked to a Beijing campaign to pressure Ottawa over its 2018 arrest of a Chinese business executive. According to the ruling released on China’s Dandong Intermediate Court website, Spavor faces 11 years of imprisonment with deportation and a fine of RMB 50,000 (approximately $7,700). 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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Chinese court sentences DPRK consultant Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison

Ottawa condemned the ruling against the Canadian citizen for its lack of 'fairness and transparency'

Won-Gi Jung August 11, 2021

Chinese court sentences DPRK consultant Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison

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A Chinese court sentenced Michael Spavor, a Canadian citizen and consultant on North Korean business issues, to 11 years in prison for spying, a charge that critics say is linked to a Beijing campaign to pressure Ottawa over its 2018 arrest of a Chinese business executive.

According to the ruling released on China’s Dandong Intermediate Court website, Spavor faces 11 years of imprisonment with deportation and a fine of RMB 50,000 (approximately $7,700).

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