The Oklahoman

Indonesian navy seizes oil tanker wanted in Cambodia

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia’s navy said Wednesday that it seized an oil tanker that was wanted by Cambodian authoritie­s on suspicion of stealing nearly 300,000 barrels of crude oil. The Bahamas-flagged tanker MT Strovolos was detained in waters off Indonesia’s Riau islands in late July, the navy said in a statement. The captain and 18 other crew members – were also detained. Their case was processed by investigat­ors, the navy said. The captain of the tanker faces up to one year in prison and maximum fine of $13,900 if found guilty.

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