Two UN Workers in Montreal Accused of Plotting to Sell Chinese Military Equipment to Libya
Montreal has seen charges brought against two former UN agency employees for reportedly selling Chinese-made drones and other military equipment to Libya in violation of international sanctions.
The RCMP announced on April 23 that conspiracy charges had been filed against Fathi Ben Ahmed Mhaouek, 61, and Mahmud Mohamed Elsuwaye Sayeh, 37, for breaching sanctions on Libya imposed by the United Nations.
Both individuals were reportedly working at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, a UN agency, during the time of the alleged offenses, according to the RCMP.
The statement mentioned, “Using foreign front companies, the individuals behind the conspiracy allegedly circumvented existing international sanctions to facilitate illegal activities.”
The Epoch Times reached out to the ICAO for a comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
As per the RCMP, Mr. Sayeh is currently wanted for arrest and is subject to a Red Notice from Interpol—a global request for law enforcement to apprehend an individual.
Related Stories
Authorities claim that Mr. Sayeh concealed both the military equipment and the buyers while Mr. Mhaouek, currently in custody, is accused of aiding in the purchase of Libyan oil between sanctioned entities and the People’s Republic of China.
