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Singapore's Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran Pleads Guilty as Trial Begins

Sep 24, 2024, 02:57 AM

Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to bribery charges as his trial begins. This marks the city-state's most significant corruption trial in nearly four decades. Iswaran faced 35 charges, including accepting gifts worth over S$403,000, obstructing justice, and receiving bribes related to the Singapore Grand Prix. However, the prosecution amended the indictment, reducing the charges to five lesser offenses. Iswaran, who resigned in January, is now part of a trial that is noteworthy in a country known for its clean government and is expected to draw significant attention.