Singapore’s former transport minister, Subramaniam Iswaran, has been convicted of receiving gifts while in office, after he pleaded guilty before a local court.
The 62-year-old was initially charged with corruption, but prosecutors amended these charges at what was supposed to be the start of his trial on Tuesday.
Iswaran is the first political office-holder in Singapore to be tried in court in the past 50 years.
A corruption case involving a public official is rare in Singapore, a financial hub that prides itself with its squeaky clean image, and Iswaran’s case has gripped the nation.
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@ashnator7249
PAP is very clean😂😂
@thomaslam5565
Just because he is not powerful enough. If he is Ho Ching, then it is not a problem.
@LonganLee
Is he Paid world highest as a MOT ? Some are made to be believe that if you are paid highest, or very high, you won't be corrupt. I guess I was mistake
@pubgexecutive7276
Taking “EXTRA” funds as a Public Servant is a Crime!? 😳🧐 Someone tell the politicians…..and I do mean ALL. 🤣😂
@LonganLee
Was once our Creme Dela Creme
@WooWoo-z9q
Stop the Indian persucution by Chinese Singapore
@lray7000
Singapore not excluded from corruption cases relating to politicians. High salary is not a deterrent after all.
@kangkinkang
Ok ok i got the idea. From now on, I refused birthday gifts from friends & families.
@applesoranges559
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@crystal8537
In SG, public servants are NOT allowed to receive gifts or its seen as bribery. Meanwhile private companies some mandated that employees are able to take gifts but must declare OR leave it in office but dont bring home
@Luthaniel83
Seriously the amount he corrupted is in pale comparison to Malaysian politicians, Datos, Police. LOL
@alanrogers9597
We have a couple like that, should they be locked up ?
@Khaiwitski
So we can’t received gifts ?
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@Doomscroller394
It has not gripped anyone here..
@xcel5203
Taking Grand Prix tickets is okay – it's sports after all and the minister is a sportsman .
@HG-kn3hb
There must be some secret deal. 35 reduced to 5?
@KT-yy7dw
He is the fall guy….pleading guilty will save his former colleagues from future disgracing the party
@francisseah6630
Singapore will not tolerate any form.of corruption whichever the amount ..All MPs and Public servants should well be aware that even a free plate Wanton noodle or a pint of beer can be questionable ..
Before going into public service make sure you must be prepared for all kinds of scrutiny, CPIB investigation and be prepared to be charged if you are not careful ..
We need only Saints in Government …blameless and as white as snow ..no kidding ..
@nicholasgoh3526
There’s more than meets the eye. He is a veteran minister so the prosecutor will not put him on trial if they don’t have solid evidence of corruption. Why did they change the charges now to something that looks more like a compliance breach- something that the ministry can handle themselves?
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@dfdsfst12220
From 35 charges initially to 5 charges. The charge of corruption was also dropped. Looking at a jail time 6-7 mths.
@erniccl1
USD300K Singaporean minister charged and convicted, Malaysia 1MDB they wanna free Najib after he cheated billions…go figure
@judewarner1536
300,000 Euros? Peanuts! Probably a small fraction of the corruption, now ignored. Sounds just like the US justice system… 2-tier justice.
@MAVERICKSGR99
In UK it's called taking Gifts or Donation 😂
@fredo1070
"Taking gifts as a public servant and obstruction of justice" just like Free Gear Keir.
@Merovingian4EVR
How many politicians went to jail for MRNA Vaccines?
@patlecat
Dictatorships are built on corruption. If you're trialed for corruption then it means you angered the ones in power and that's why they drop you. The court needs more time for defining the sentencing is probably because they're waiting for the regime to decide on it.
@Hustlewithhowie
That pronunciation 🔥🔥🔥
@CHMichael
Initial I was going to question the story but I'm very impressed in their system . Pay them plenty but zero tolerance on gifts.
I bet he's also not allowed to trade stocks on info he is involved in.
@johnhg_myaus
well, he pleaded guilty..wait for sentencing for few months in jail..case closed…Election soon
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@rogerer7502
Big liar in court – shame sin – clear sin white is white name – max sentence
@rogerer7502
Max punishment plus double due greedy
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Shame 😅 sin civil servant – tax payer million $$$$$$
@if_he_never_died7
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@Lisey1
What is it with so many indians and corruption?? They have no self-esteem or scruples. Money is what they live for, no standards or self respect. Very sad for Singapore. Hope he is jailed for a very long time.
@VincentJayapaul
Thank you,,, Singapore understanding , transition to,a positive pro, Iranian paradigm shift;; Mr,dutho Samy vellu faced such things.
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never any news about Britain from the filthee evul old women at the bbc …
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