Iswaran returns to State Courts amid multiple charges, including corruption
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SINGAPORE - Former Transport Minister S Iswaran, who is facing multiple charges including ones for corruption, returned to the State Courts on Monday (March 25). He arrived at about 8.15am. Iswaran, 61, was charged at the State Courts on Jan 18 and his casIswaran returns to State Courts amid multiple charges, including corruption
SINGAPORE - Former Transport Minister S Iswaran, who is facing multiple charges including ones for corruption, returned to the State Courts on Monday (March 25). He arrived at about 8.15am. Iswaran, 61, was charged at the State Courts on Jan 18 and his case was later transferred to the High Court. A chambers hearing was fixed for April 2, for the prosecution and the defence to exchange information ahead of the trial. Those who have ongoing High Court cases would have to return to the State Courts if additional charges are filed against them. Iswaran currently faces a total of 27 charges, including two for corruption. The corruption charges relate to alleged bribes obtained from billionaire Ong Beng Seng as inducement for advancing the hotel and property tycoon’s business interests in relation to agreements between Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board. Mr Ong, who is chairman of race promoter Singapore GP, is credited with bringing the Formula 1 Grand Prix to Singapore. Iswaran also faces 24 counts under Section 165. He is the first reported person to be charged under the section. Read more