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Summary published at 10/3/2024

🚨 Singapore Court Sentences Former Transport Minister

🏛️ A former transport minister, Iswaran, was sentenced to 12 months in jail, marking the first imprisonment of an ex-cabinet member in Singapore.

💰 Iswaran pleaded guilty to four counts of receiving gifts worth over $300,000 and one count of obstructing justice. Prosecutors pursued 5 out of 35 charges.

📅 He will remain on bail for a few days and begin his jail term on Monday, October 7th.

🏙️ The case has captured the attention of Singapore, a city known for its clean governance and efficient bureaucracy.

🗓️ Iswaran served in the cabinet since 2006, holding various portfolios including Trade, Communications, and Transport.

🏁 He was involved in events linked to the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and oversaw the reopening of Singapore's borders in March 2022.

✉️ Facing corruption charges, Iswaran submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in January, denying the allegations.

💼 He is accused of receiving kickbacks valued at $384,000.

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