[Bigiron]

No longer charged with corruption

In a twist, Iswaran is no longer being charged with corruption.

The prosecution will proceed with four counts of obtaining valuable items as a public servant, under Section 165 of the Penal Code, and one count of obstructing the course of justice, under Section 204A(a) of the Penal Code.

All the other 30 charges will be taken into consideration.

Live: Iswaran on trial
https://www.straitstimes.com/live-singap...corruption

[Bigiron]

Section 165 of the Penal Code in Singapore:

*Public Mischief*

(1) Whoever commits public mischief shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “public mischief” means:

(a) doing anything intended to cause, or knowing or having reason to believe is likely to cause:

(i) disturbance to public peace; or

(ii) damage to property; or

(iii) danger to life or safety of the public; or

(b) doing anything intended to facilitate or knowing or having reason to believe is likely to facilitate the commission of an offence.

*Examples of Public Mischief:*

1. Spreading false information to cause public panic.
2. Damaging public property.
3. Disrupting essential services (e.g., transportation, healthcare).
4. Inciting violence or hatred.

*Related Offences:*

1. Rioting (Section 147)
2. Affray (Section 159)
3. Unlawful Assembly (Section 151)
4. Public Nuisance (Section 268)

*Defences:*

1. Lack of intent
2. Reasonable excuse
3. Necessity


*Sentencing:*

1. Imprisonment (up to 3 years)
2. Fine
3. Both imprisonment and fine


*Notable Cases:*

1. Public Utilities Board v. Tan Seng Huat [1996] 2 SLR® 774
2. Public Prosecutor v. Koh Tien Hua [2017] SGHC 143

Section 204A(a) of the Penal Code in Singapore:

_Dishonest Receipt of Stolen Property_

(1) Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, knowing or having reason to believe that it is stolen, shall be guilty of an offence.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “stolen property” means any property that has been stolen, unlawfully obtained or disposed of.

_Key Elements:_

1. Dishonest receipt or retention of property.
2. Knowledge or reasonable belief that property is stolen.

_Punishment:_

1. Imprisonment (up to 5 years).
2. Fine.
3. Both imprisonment and fine.

_Related Offences:_

1. Theft (Section 378)
2. Theft with intention to cheat (Section 380)
3. Receiving stolen property (Section 410)

_Defences:_

1. Lack of knowledge or reasonable belief.
2. Honest receipt or retention.
3. Property not stolen.

_Notable Cases:_

1. Public Prosecutor v. Muhammad Riduan
 Abdullah [2015] SGHC 187
2. Public Prosecutor v. Tan Chor Hoon [2018] SGHC 212

[EvertonDiehard]

It looks like Iswaran may escape with a mere slap on the wrists. I thought I noticed a wallaby outside the courthouse.

 

[Rainforest]

speechless

[Niubee]

He got a good lawyer. They won the DPP.

Now has to give face to DPP and guilty for those small items liao. This is life

Give and take

[EvertonDiehard]

He got a good lawyer. They won the DPP. Now has to give face to DPP and guilty for those small items liao. This is life Give and take

Iswaran is paying top dollar for a lawyer who is able to convince the judge that black is actually white.

[Niubee]

This one DPP malu liao. Sia suay

Honestly I feel DPP tried too hard on him. The logic doesn't make a lot of sense when he make millions and take those little money He can't be that stupid. Gian png maybe for those gifts.

[Bigiron]

[starbugs]

The question of whether Iswaran's acceptance of the gifts played a part in extending the SG F1 race by a massive 7 years is now conveniently swept under the carpet?

[theold]

Now F1 big bosses are here. His is minor if based on individual items. It becomes big if you look at the big picture.

[p1acebo]

It looks like Iswaran may escape with a mere slap on the wrists. I thought I noticed a wallaby outside the courthouse.

 

I know what you are alluding to.  A wallaby court

[singaporean1964]

why dont just apply to the court and void all charges like kong hee lawyer

[singaporean1964]

ah neh snake so clever ah
twist twist twist
now not guilty of corruption...

[Napoleon Porlumpar]

goooooooooooooooooood..................this will cause PAP votes anyway...............Pinky Lee trying to sabo Cobra Wong, is it ?

[Bigiron]

Section 165 of the Penal Code in Singapore:

*Public Mischief*

(1) Whoever commits public mischief shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “public mischief” means:

(a) doing anything intended to cause, or knowing or having reason to believe is likely to cause:

(i) disturbance to public peace; or

(ii) damage to property; or

(iii) danger to life or safety of the public; or

(b) doing anything intended to facilitate or knowing or having reason to believe is likely to facilitate the commission of an offence.

*Examples of Public Mischief:*

1. Spreading false information to cause public panic.
2. Damaging public property.
3. Disrupting essential services (e.g., transportation, healthcare).
4. Inciting violence or hatred.

*Related Offences:*

1. Rioting (Section 147)
2. Affray (Section 159)
3. Unlawful Assembly (Section 151)
4. Public Nuisance (Section 268)

*Defences:*

1. Lack of intent
2. Reasonable excuse
3. Necessity


*Sentencing:*

1. Imprisonment (up to 3 years)
2. Fine
3. Both imprisonment and fine


*Notable Cases:*

1. Public Utilities Board v. Tan Seng Huat [1996] 2 SLR® 774
2. Public Prosecutor v. Koh Tien Hua [2017] SGHC 143

Section 204A(a) of the Penal Code in Singapore:

_Dishonest Receipt of Stolen Property_

(1) Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, knowing or having reason to believe that it is stolen, shall be guilty of an offence.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “stolen property” means any property that has been stolen, unlawfully obtained or disposed of.

_Key Elements:_

1. Dishonest receipt or retention of property.
2. Knowledge or reasonable belief that property is stolen.

_Punishment:_

1. Imprisonment (up to 5 years).
2. Fine.
3. Both imprisonment and fine.

_Related Offences:_

1. Theft (Section 378)
2. Theft with intention to cheat (Section 380)
3. Receiving stolen property (Section 410)

_Defences:_

1. Lack of knowledge or reasonable belief.
2. Honest receipt or retention.
3. Property not stolen.

_Notable Cases:_

1. Public Prosecutor v. Muhammad Riduan
 Abdullah [2015] SGHC 187
2. Public Prosecutor v. Tan Chor Hoon [2018] SGHC 212

Updated from personal search 

[Niubee]

The question of whether Iswaran's acceptance of the gifts played a part in extending the SG F1 race by a massive 7 years is now conveniently swept under the carpet?

The best answer is cancel F1 after this contract.

[Sentinel]

In first place, it does not look like corruption

Just misuse of influence

Like that CNB Director Gay, through his influence, getting sexual favor but we cannot say he rigged the contract to award to Cecilia, in return for a blowjob and free fcuks

Teh Chiang Wan's case is clearcut - corruption, and that is likely tip of the iceberg, so he had to die

Dun give that D.S. too much credit, he ain't that good, just an overhyped craftsman, not a master craftsman

[Sticw]

Told you all months ago bo tahji one lah... Genuine mistake move on.

I'm still wondering about the tampines accident case why no picture no sound..

[Alice Alicia]

Pap can now claim they are not corrupted in the coming election.

[EvertonDiehard]

The question of whether Iswaran's acceptance of the gifts played a part in extending the SG F1 race by a massive 7 years is now conveniently swept under the carpet?

It will be conveniently swept under the carpet like the Ridout Road saga.