Transport Minister S Iswaran was arrested on Jul 11 as part of CPIB probe and then released on bail; passport has been impounded
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Transport Minister S Iswaran was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released on bail, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said on Friday., although it did not reveal the nature of the investigation., which was revealed by his Hotel Properties Limited earlier on Friday.
The Singapore-based Malaysian tycoon was asked by CPIB to provide information in relation to his interactions with Mr Iswaran."As part of bail conditions, subjects’ passports are impounded," said the agency."Subjects on bail can however make requests to travel overseas. CPIB will assess such requests on a case-by-case basis."
CPIB assessed and acceded to Mr Ong’s request to travel overseas, and his bail quantum was also increased to S$100,000."Upon his return, Ong is required to report to CPIB and surrender his passport," CPIB added.Source: CNA/jo
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