Former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed eight new charges in court on March 25. These are under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which makes it an offence for public servants to accept gifts from someone involved with them in an official capacity. When asked...
Former transport minister S. Iswaran also faces 24 counts under Section 165. He is the first reported person to be charged under the section.Iswaran had allegedly obtained as a public servant, valuable things with a total value of about $18,956.94, from a Lum Kok Seng.These are under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which makes it an offence for public servants to accept gifts from someone involved with them in an official capacity.
Iswaran had allegedly known him to be involved in business that had a connection with his official function as Minister for Transport.Iswaran arrived in court on March 25 at about 8.20am with members from his legal team from Davinder Singh Chambers. Those who have ongoing High Court cases would have to return to the State Courts if additional charges are filed against them.as inducement for advancing the hotel and property tycoon’s business interests in relation to agreements between race promoter Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board .
These charges are for allegedly obtaining, as a minister, items with a total value of more than $200,000 from Mr Ong between November 2015 and December 2021.Iswaran was also handed a charge of obstructing the course of justice for allegedly making repayment of $5,700 in May 2023 for the cost of a business class flight ticket that he purportedly took in 2022 at Mr Ong’s expense.
Following his court appearance on Jan 18, Iswaran issued a statement declaring his innocence and said he will focus on clearing his name. He was granted $800,000 bail.The prosecution imposed several conditions to this application, including additional $500,000 bail and having to provide the investigation officer with his itinerary and his address overseas.
On Feb 5, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu told Parliament that STB was conducting an audit of the 2022 edition of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, following allegations of corruption against Iswaran.
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