SINGAPORE - Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges, has returned to Singapore following his discharge from a hospital in Melbourne. He has surrendered his passport to the authorities, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said on March 20 in response to queries from The Straits Times.
The former minister, who was granted $800,000 bail after he was charged on Jan 18, was originally slated to be in Australia from Feb 16 to March 4.SINGAPORE - Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges, has returned to Singapore following his discharge from a hospital in Melbourne.
The former minister, who was granted $800,000 bail after he was charged on Jan 18, was originally slated to be in Australia from Feb 16 to March 4.Several conditions were imposed, including an additional cash bail of $500,000. He was advised by his doctor not to travel for 12 days following his discharge from a hospital in Melbourne, on March 5.The former minister was granted permission to remain abroad, but he has to report to the police investigation officer daily via video call, and provide updates on his medical condition and whether there are any issues concerning his return to Singapore on March 19.
Following his court appearance on Jan 18, 2024, Iswaran issued a statement stating his innocence and said he will focus on clearing his name.
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