The Archive · 1940

Nazi Agent Receives Heavy Fine In Panama

Short Gaol Term Suspended Providing Fine Is Paid

Panama, Aug. 20.

Emil Wolff, described as a German 000 chemist, has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment on a charge gistered with Secretary of State, and fined $1,000 on a charge of being a Nazi agent.

The gaol term, however, was suspended on condition that the fine was paid, and this is expected to be forthcoming from the $10,000 bail deposited by the German Legation.

Wolff was arrested and taken off the Japanese steamer Yasukuni Maru Seven weeks ks AE when it arrived in Panama from Los Angeles.—Reuter.

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