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Singapore minister charged in corruption case
[GEO.TV] A Singapore cabinet minister quit his post in government Thursday after being charged with corruption, in a rare case that has shocked a nation which prides itself on squeaky-clean governance, the BBC reported.Subramaniam Iswaran, known for overseeing Singapore's tourism industry during the Formula One Grand Prix, pleaded not guilty "Wudn't me." to 27 charges, including "obtaining gratification as a public servant." Prosecutors released charge sheets that revealed allegations that Iswaran received over S$160,000 in gifts in exchange for advancing property tycoon Ong Beng Seng's business interests, as well as receiving tickets to West End musicals and football matches. Iswaran was arrested last year along with Ong, who was instrumental in bringing the F1 race to Singapore in 2008. Ong was named in all of Iswaran's charges, often as the party offering the alleged bribes. Posted by: Fred 2024-01-19 |
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