A Singaporean businessman, Kwek, has been charged with illegally exporting gasoil to North Korea. Kwek's accomplice and three related companies were also charged for their involvement in the prohibited export. The offences went against the UN (Sanctions - DPRK) Regulations 2010. The US State Department has offered a reward of US$5 million for information about Kwek.
A Singapore an businessman, Kwek, has been charged with illegally exporting gasoil to North Korea . Kwek's accomplice and three related companies were also charged for their involvement in the prohibited export .
The offences went against the UN (Sanctions - DPRK) Regulations 2010. The US State Department has offered a reward of US$5 million for information about Kwek.
Singapore Businessman Charged Illegally Exporting Gasoil North Korea Accomplice Prohibited Export UN Sanctions US State Department Reward
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