Singapore is investigating companies identified last year by NK Pro for playing a role in helping North Korea evade international sanctions, authorities there confirmed late last week.

“Investigations into OCN and T-Specialist are ongoing,” a Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson told NK Pro.

It is unclear, however, when the investigation started or when it may finish.

“We are unable to provide additional details while investigations are ongoing,” they added.

Singapore’s pick-up of the case follows United Nations Panel of Experts’ investigation into the two companies, and in March