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Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran was handed 27 charges, including corruption, receiving gratification as a public servant and obstructing justice.

He pleaded not guilty to 27 charges in all - two of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, one of obstructing justice and 24 of receiving gratification as a public servant under the Penal Code.

CNA:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapo ... ib-4054406

Iswaran resigns as minister, MP and PAP member after charges for corruption

He will return the salary and allowances received since start of investigations.

CNA:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapo ... on-4056081

The corruption charges allege that in September and December 2022, Iswaran obtained from Ong Beng Seng gratification worth more than S$166,200 to advance Ong's business interests relating to a contract between Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board.

The second charge includes a proposal for a contract with the tourism board.

He is also facing 24 charges of receiving a valuable thing as a public servant.

The remaining charge is for obstructing the course of justice.

What he did seems less unethical than the Ridout Road affair. I suspect he's being thrown under the bus to distract attention from the real corruption in the PAP.

His resignation and trial are showing to the general public that the ruling party is intolerant to any form of gratification or corruption. This will cast a positive image for the party.

Nevertheless, without Iswaran, West Coast GRC will be hotly contested in the next GE.

Yes, what a great opportunity for Singapore to show how clean the PAP is, and how independent is the CPIB and judiciary. Just what is needed after all the recent scandals. These guys are PR masters, well worth their million dollar salaries.

tiktok wrote: ↑

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:58 pm

What he did seems less unethical than the Ridout Road affair. I suspect he's being thrown under the bus to distract attention from the real corruption in the PAP.

I'm not sure it's that clear cut. Both put a bad taste in my mouth.

Pal wrote: ↑

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 1:22 pm

His resignation and trial are showing to the general public that the ruling party is intolerant to any form of gratification or corruption. This will cast a positive image for the party.

Nevertheless, without Iswaran, West Coast GRC will be hotly contested in the next GE.

Wasn't even a very good MP from what I've heard. A friend who lives in his constituency told me that instead of doing home visits, he'd have his underlings come by and stick a we visited but you weren't home note on the door. Funny thing is my friend was home all day on several occasions and the doorbell never rang.

tiktok wrote: ↑

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 1:23 pm

Yes, what a great opportunity for Singapore to show how clean the PAP is, and how independent is the CPIB and judiciary. Just what is needed after all the recent scandals. These guys are PR masters, well worth their million dollar salaries.

Whole investigation feels like a farce to me.

tiktok wrote: ↑

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:58 pm

What he did seems less unethical than the Ridout Road affair. I suspect he's being thrown under the bus to distract attention from the real corruption in the PAP.

What evidence do you have of this "real corruption"? Another conspiracy theory of yours?

I’m confused by the word ‘gratification’ is this in a sexual context?

I believe the gratification he had received from Mr Ong isn't sexual in nature. The gratification consists of gifts, tickets, hotel stay, etc.

a.k.a. gratuity.

malcontent wrote: ↑

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 1:16 am

I’m confused by the word ‘gratification’ is this in a sexual context?

Gifts. Of all sorts.