25-09-2024, 07:25 AM
Attorney-General’s Chambers cites evidentiary risks in reducing iswaran’s corruption charges
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) explained that challenges in proving corruption charges against S Iswaran led to reducing the charges. Proving corruption would have required both Iswaran and Ong Beng Seng to implicate themselves, creating a substantial litigation risk. Gifts from another businessman, Lum Kok Seng, were also part of the case.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/09...n-charges/
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) explained that challenges in proving corruption charges against S Iswaran led to reducing the charges. Proving corruption would have required both Iswaran and Ong Beng Seng to implicate themselves, creating a substantial litigation risk. Gifts from another businessman, Lum Kok Seng, were also part of the case.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/09...n-charges/