Argentina withdraws recognition of Singapore's honorary consul amid probe

Mr Nicolas Caputo faces a probe into allegations of fraud and embezzlement of public funds.
Mr Nicolas Caputo faces a probe into allegations of fraud and embezzlement of public funds.
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Singapore's honorary consul-general in Buenos Aires has been stripped of his position in Argentina following an investigation into allegations of fraud and embezzlement of public funds.

Argentina's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said Mr Nicolas Caputo, who symbolised conflict of interest, has been removed from his post. Mr Caputo, 62, a construction businessman, was appointed honorary consul-general of Singapore in the Argentinian capital in 2017.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 29, 2020, with the headline Argentina withdraws recognition of Singapore's honorary consul amid probe. Subscribe