CNA Explains: How the judge decided on Iswaran's sentence
WEB4 days ago · What is the gravamen or essence of the rare charge under Section 165, what is the objective of Section 165 and what did the judge consider relevant or irrelevant to sentencing? CNA breaks...
Iswaran not appealing 12-month jail sentence, apologises to all
WEB1 day ago · Section 165 relates to a public servant obtaining valuable items from someone who could be connected in proceedings or business linked to him or his official functions. The jail sentence meted...
Iswaran not appealing sentence, jail term to start Oct 7
WEB1 day ago · Former transport minister S. Iswaran will not be appealing the sentence handed down by the High Court on Oct 3. Releasing a statement on Facebook, the 62-year-old said he will begin his one-year...
ST Explains: What is Section 165, and how did Iswaran go from …
WEBSep 24, 2024 · SINGAPORE – Former transport minister S. Iswaran on Sept 24 pleaded guilty to five charges – four under Section 165 of the Penal Code for obtaining, as a civil servant, valuable items and one...
Former Singapore minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months' jail …
WEB5 days ago · Iswaran eventually pleaded guilty to five charges - four under Section 165 and one count of obstructing justice by belatedly repaying the cost of a flight he had taken from Doha to Singapore in...
Statement by PM Lawrence Wong on the Sentencing of Mr S Iswaran
WEB5 days ago · The offence under Section 165 deals specifically with bribery and other forms of corrupt practices involving public servants. The Court said that the essence of the offence under Section 165 is the damage to the trust in, and integrity of, public institutions stemming from the perception that public servants may be cultivated by offers of ...
Explainer: Iswaran's charges – Section 165, 'obtain' vs ... - TODAY
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Iswaran also faces 24 charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code. It forbids public servants from obtaining any valuable thing — for zero or inadequate consideration — from someone involved...
What is Section 165, and how did Iswaran go from claiming trial …
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Former transport minister S. Iswaran on Sept 24 pleaded guilty to five charges – four under Section 165 of the Penal Code for obtaining, as a civil servant, valuable items and one for obstructing the course of justice.
Singapore former transport minister begins one-year prison term …
WEB18 hours ago · Former Singaporean transport minister S Iswaran began his 12-month jail term on Monday after surrendering at the State Courts. Iswaran faced 35 charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) and section 165 of the Penal Code in a corruption case involving two prominent businessmen.
askST: Iswaran is the first reported person to be charged under Section …
WEBJan 20, 2024 · SINGAPORE – Former transport minister S. Iswaran’s case is the first time in 153 years that anyone in Singapore has been reported to be charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, since...
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