Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran Faces Corruption and Obstruction Charges

Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran has been charged with 27 offences, including corruption and receiving gratification as a public servant.

The charges, which were brought months after his arrest on July 11, 2023, also include obstruction of justice.

Iswaran pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The investigation involved property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who owns the rights to the Singapore Grand Prix.

Iswaran, who has been on leave of absence since the investigation began, is a veteran politician with over 26 years of political career and has been Minister for Transport since May 2021.

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