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Axington-linked BN Group retracts statement after Obama photo scandal

Retraction comes after group admits to doctoring photos of former US president used in its marketing materials

Fiona Lam

Fiona Lam

Published Tue, Aug 25, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    BELLAGRAPH Nova Group (BN Group), which is linked to Catalist-listed Axington, has withdrawn a press statement issued last month relating to a purported private meeting with former US president Barack Obama.

    The retraction came shortly after BN Group admitted to doctoring photos of Mr Obama in marketing materials used to publicise the group.

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