Ex-US ambassador quits board of company linked to S’pore group under scrutiny for Newcastle bid and doctored Obama photos

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Ex-US ambassador AmbWagar quits board of company linked to S’pore group under scrutiny for NewcastleUnited bid and doctored Obama photos

SINGAPORE - Former US ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar said he did not have any role in Bellagraph Nova Group, the Singapore-registered company that had admitted to doctoring photographs of former United States President Barack Obama.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, Mr Wagar said on Tuesday that he has also resigned from his independent director position in Axington Inc, which is linked to BN Group.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now

 

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