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'Crab King' Sentenced to 24 Years for Smuggling and Tax Evasion

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 (GMT + 9)

Fugitive Tycoon Convicted In Absentia in Vladivostok; Defense Claims of Death Rejected The prominent Sakhalin businessman, Oleg Kan, widely known as the "crab king," has been convicted in absentia by a Russian court. The Frunzensky District Court in Vladivostok found Kan guilty on multiple counts, including leading a criminal organization, smuggling strategically important resources, and evading taxes and customs duties. He was sentenced to 24 years in a maximum-security penal colony. Kan remains on the international wanted list, according to the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office for the Far Eastern Federal District. The Frunzensky District Court of Vladivostok sentenced businessman Oleg Kan, who was accused of smuggling live crabs and tax evasion. The photo shows the reading of the sentence. The prosecution detailed that Kan, as the leader of... FULL STORY

Russian Federation Russia Overtakes US in Key Pollock Markets During 2025 Dec 16, 00:10 Moscow Bolsters Position in China, EU, and Japan, While US Sees Decline in Total Export Value Russia has emer... FULL STORY		Argentina Shrimp Fishery Management: A Priority for Sustainability Dec 16, 00:10 Quotas, Access Rights, and the Socioeconomic Impact of the Rawson Fleet Are Central Issues in the Argentine Fi... FULL STORY

Brazil Aquaculture Production on Private Land Gains New Regulatory Framework Dec 16, 00:10 Bill Aims to Reduce Bureaucracy and Boost Legal Security by Differentiating Private and Public Water Operation... FULL STORY		Viet Nam IoT Technology Revolutionizes Water Quality Monitoring in Aquaculture Dec 15, 07:00 Vietnam Leads the Adoption of Smart Systems to Boost its Strategic Fisheries Sector Internet of Things (IoT) ... FULL STORY

Norway
New Automated Mackerel Sorter Promises Higher Value for Pelagic Producers
Dec 16, 08:00
Prototype Successfully Weighs and Grades Large Mackerel, But Feeding System Needs Refinement Photo: Skjermdump sluttrapport/fhf A significant step... FULL STORY

Argentina
Opinion Article: Illegal Fishing Impoverishes Argentina
Dec 16, 07:00
Illegal Fishing impoverishes emerging nations, jeopardizes the sustainability of species, and, if it continues at the current extraction levels, there... FULL STORY

Viet Nam
Vietnam's Pangasius Exports Soar Past $2 Billion Mark in First 11 Months
Dec 16, 00:20
Growth Led by China as US and EU Markets Face Headwinds Hanoi – Vietnam's pangasius export industry has achieved a significant milestone, ... FULL STORY

MORE NEWS

Peru Dec 16, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| EuropaAzul: Fishing Drives Peru's Economic Recovery: 25.7% Jump and Ripple Effect on Industry

China Dec 16, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| SalmonBusiness: Chinese state owned investors take 20% stake in land-based salmon producer

United Kingdom Dec 16, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Focus: Scottish salmon sector welcomes South Korea free trade deal

Latvia Dec 16, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Farmer: AlgaEurope 2025 hailed a success

China Dec 16, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Desert Salmon Industry Finds 'Fresh' Vitality in Xinjiang

Worldwide Dec 15, 00:20 (GMT + 9):
	Rabobank Warns of 2028 Fishmeal Shortage Amid Slowing Protein Growth

Spain Dec 15, 00:20 (GMT + 9):
	CEPESCA Classifies TAC and Quota Agreement for 2026 as 'Best Possible Result' Despite Adverse Negotiating Context

European Union Dec 15, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	EU Fisheries Ministers Set 2026 Quotas: Atlantic, North Sea Agreements Solid, Mediterranean Compromise Rejected

Brazil Dec 15, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Brazilian Fishing Sector Presses for Legal Framework to Modernize the Industry

United States Dec 15, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	New England Shrimp Fishery Shut Down Extended Amid Gulf of Maine Stock Crisis

China Dec 15, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Smart Ocean Competition Concludes: Innovation Drives Marine Digital Transformation

Spain Dec 15, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| La Voz de Galicia: Galicia hit by the 70% cut in mackerel and the 41% cut in blue whiting

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