Posted 3/20/2024, 1:35:00 AM
Former Singapore Minister Returns Home to Face Corruption Charges After Extended Overseas Stay
- Iswaran, a former Singapore Transport Minister facing corruption and other charges, has returned to Singapore and surrendered his passport after being overseas
- He was initially allowed to travel to Australia to help his son settle into university
- Iswaran fell ill during the trip and was granted a 16 day extension to remain overseas
- He faces over 20 charges including 2 counts of corruption and 24 of obtaining valuables as a public servant
- If convicted, he faces potential jail time, fines, or both on the various charges