Kevin Sheng Hsiang Fang, 41, and his wholesale business Yong Chang Trading Co. in the City of Industry pleaded guilty May 31.
A Pomona man faces up to 21 years in federal prison after attempting to sneak into the country frozen roasted eels that had been rejected for entry because they were tainted with unsafe animal drugs.
Fang attempted to reimport those rejected eels later that year by mixing them with a new shipment of eels and using different identification numbers that are needed when bringing goods to the U.S., said Assistant U.S. Atty. Amanda M. Bettinelli, who is prosecuting the case.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alleged eel smuggler accused of trafficking tainted unagi from China to USKevin Sheng Hsiang Fang admitted he knowingly re-imported the previously refused Chinese frozen roasted eel - commonly known as unagi - according to court documents.
Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Sheng Thao says she's fighting for A's to stay in OaklandIn an exclusive interview with Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, ABC7's Casey Pratt says she is still ready to play ball.
Read more »
Minors: Victor Lizarraga gets in win column; Kevin Plawecki homers for El PasoVictor Lizarraga pitches high Single-A Fort Wayne to a win; Nabil Crismatt still rehabbing at Triple-A El Paso
Read more »
Tequila fans, take note: Kevin Hart reveals ‘unique properties’ of his new Gran Coramino brandTequila fans can get ready to toast to an all-new blend of tequila. Global Brand Equities CEO James Morrissey and comedian Kevin Hart share details on their new Gran Coramino Cristalino product.
Read more »
Biden supporters use Fox News to fight Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling winThe best way to inform the public about the deal President Biden brokered is to reach them where they're at—including Fox News.'
Read more »
PolitiFact - Kevin McCarthy oversells employment gains from past work requirementsHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said “every study” has shown that work requirements for federal assistance put more people to work. But far from every study has found that.
Read more »