'Crazy Rich Asians' Author Kevin Kwan Could Face Jail Time If He Returns To Singapore
- 6 years ago
Author of “Crazy Rich Asians,” Kevin Kwan, faces arrest if he returns to his home country of Singapore.
According to Bussiness Insider, Kwan has been accused of draft-dodging by Singapore’s government, and faces up to three years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine if convicted. All men who are citizens of Singapore are required to serve two years in the army, police, or civil defense after they turn 18.
Kwan tried to renounce his citizenship from Singapore in 1994, but was rejected.