Malaysian authorities suspect a Chinese freighter of looting two British wrecks dating from the Second World War. The purpose of the looting: to recover massive steel from the wreck, the amount of which could reach "4 to 10 million dollars" according to an estimate.
The Malaysian coast guard discovered intact shells and pieces of metal on board the Chinese-registered boat in late May. The ship was seized for illegal anchoring, said the head of the maritime surveillance agency of the Malaysian state of Johor.