The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters are shown in Montreal, Friday, May 3, 2013. Qatar made a pitch last month to the agency about moving its headquarters to the Middle East kingdom's capital of Doha.
Two men, including one from Quebec, have been accused of bypassing international sanctions to facilitate illegal activities while they were employed at the International Civil Aviation Organization.Posted: Apr 23, 2024 8:41 AM EDT | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago
The RCMP says two former employees of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal have been charged with conspiracy for facilitating the illegal sale of Chinese drones and military equipment destined for Libya. Two former employees of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal have been charged with conspiracy for facilitating the illegal sale of Chinese drones and military equipment destined for Libya, according to an RCMP investigation.
One of the accused, who is from Ste-Catherine, Que., is expected to appear at the Montreal courthouse on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The RCMP says the man's alleged accomplice is still wanted by police. Interpol has issued a red notice for his arrest. As part of the conspiracy, the Quebec man allegedly "conspired to facilitate the purchases of Libyan oil between prohibited entities and the People's Republic of China," a news release from the RCMP published Tuesday reads.More to come.
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