Cambodian national Chen Qingyuan is the first of 10 foreigners to be handed three more charges on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – The suspects in the billion-dollar money laundering case were on Wednesday denied bail amid concerns flagged by the prosecutors over possible collusion and third-party interference with investigations.
Deputy public prosecutor Ng Jean Ting also noted that in the case of Su Haijin, who was charged with one count of resisting arrest, there was concern over purported links to other individuals who may attempt to impede investigations. The DPP sought for Chen, 33, to be remanded for another eight days, adding that the evidence collected shows connections among the 10 people. The DPP added that there is a risk of contamination and collusion among those involved.
The judge ordered that Chen continues to be remanded until Sept 6, when his case will be heard in court again. Lawyer Nandwani Manoj Prakash sought bail for his client, saying: “My client has two young children aged 5 and 6, and they are enrolled in the Australian International School in Singapore.When the judge ordered that he remain in remand, Su requested to speak to the court.
Mr Sunil said: “Some of the co-accused persons are barely acquaintances. Hence, we cannot bandy about terms like ‘collusion’.” DPP Gan Ee Kiat said investigations indicate that the source of the funds is tainted, adding that Wang Baosen’s wife has a property in Singapore worth around $14 million as well as bank accounts here and overseas.
“The fact that we did not identify them does not mean we have no evidence, and it does not mean there is no prospect of collusion.” Defence lawyer Loo Choon Chiaw said his client, who holds an employment pass, has been in Singapore since 2019, adding: “She has clearly shown the intention that she’s making Singapore her permanent home.”
Addressing the court on his client’s behalf, defence lawyer Julian Tay said: “My client did not resist arrest. He fell from his balcony, suffered fractures and was found in the drain. He was, at best, evading arrest.”
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