Singapore High Court Sentences Former Transport Minister Iswaran to One Year in Prison

Singapore’s former Minister for Transport and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran, arrives at the Supreme Court for his sentencing.
Singapore’s former Minister for Transport and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran, arrives at the Supreme Court for his sentencing.

On October 3, 2024, Singapore’s former Transport Minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to five charges related to corruption and obstructing justice. This ruling follows his court appearance on September 24.

The sentence exceeds the prosecution's request of six to seven months, which Justice Vincent Hoong deemed “manifestly inadequate.” The judge emphasized that higher-ranking public officials bear greater culpability for their actions.

Iswaran is the first individual prosecuted under Section 165 in post-independence Singapore. While the defense cited his public service and voluntary return of benefits as mitigating factors, Justice Hoong noted that these were neutral considerations at best.

The judge highlighted that the numerous similar charges against Iswaran demonstrated a pattern of misconduct over an extended period, which contributed to the severity of the sentence. Justice Hoong expressed skepticism regarding Iswaran's remorse, pointing to his prior public denials of the allegations.

Ultimately, Iswaran will receive only a minor discount on his sentence due to his early plea, as the court found the mitigating factors insufficient to warrant a more lenient punishment.

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