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Singapore's Ex-Transport Minister Iswaran Jailed 12 Months for Receiving $300,000 in Bribes

Oct 3, 2024, 03:10 AM

Former Singaporean transport minister S. Iswaran, 62, was sentenced on October 3 to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to five charges of bribery and obstruction of justice. Iswaran admitted to receiving over $300,000 worth of gifts from businessmen and obstructing the investigation. This landmark ruling marks the first time in nearly fifty years that a high-ranking political figure in Singapore has been tried and jailed, highlighting the city-state's strict stance on corruption and its reputation for clean governance.