SINGAPORE: Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo, who fled from Singapore after criminal charges were filed against him, is in custody in the United Kingdom and awaiting an extradition hearing. Yeo, who had
Charles Yeo arriving at the State Courts on Jan 19, 2022. SINGAPORE: Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo , who fled from Singapore after criminal charges were filed against him, is in custody in the United Kingdom and awaiting an extradition hearing.is due to attend a bail hearing on Nov 15, the UK court told CNA on Tuesday . A date for his full extradition hearing has not been set.
Two counts of attempting to utter words with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of another under the Penal Code He was given permission to travel to Vietnam for work, but he failed to return to Singapore and claimed he was It is a Category 2B country – which means it needs to make out a case to support a request for extradition.
After the person is arrested and brought before the court, there are preliminary hearings before the extradition hearing. If the extradition goes ahead, a person may appeal to the High Court within 14 days. If the High Court allows the extradition, the person can appeal in the Supreme Court.
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