Singapore: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) stated on Thursday (Dec 12) that there is not enough evidence to support an investigation into a permanent resident (PR) who Beijing is seeking on money laundering accusations.
Yan Zhenxing, a Chinese national, was arrested in Indonesia on December 2 after travelling to Batam with his family for a vacation.
“To date, we do not have enough evidence that Yan may have committed money-laundering offences under Singapore’s laws, that would allow us to commence formal investigations against him,” SPF responded when CNA asked if Yan was wanted in Singapore.
Yan, who reportedly assisted in the transfer and laundering of about US$18 million from a Chinese criminal online gaming organization, was detained after receiving an Interpol Red Notice, according to Indonesian authorities.
However, the police claim that when his PR status was issued, there was no Interpol Red Notice against him. Additionally, the police previously informed CNA that Chinese authorities had not requested assistance.
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