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Former Mongolian Air Force chief being investigated for attempting to sell MiG-21 parts to North Korea

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The former chief of Mongolian air force is being investigated for attempting to sell the engines and spare parts of MiG-21s to North Korea.

Mongolia’s Independent Agency Against Corruption said the deal was made in 2011 and came to light in November when a North Korean envoy complained to Mongolian officials that Pyongyang had paid but never received the parts.

Although Brig. Gen. Tojoon Dashdeleg and two private businessmen have returned half of the $1.5 million to North Korea, they will not receive reduced sentences.

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One thought on “Former Mongolian Air Force chief being investigated for attempting to sell MiG-21 parts to North Korea”

  1. So they took the money but didn’t move the goods. Oof. Busted by his own guys too.

    “Playing both sides of the street is a good way to be hit by traffic going in both directions.” – Tom Clancy

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