SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Transport Minister S Iswaran was arrested on Tuesday (Jul 11) and subsequently released on bail, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said on Friday.
The anti-graft agency had announced on Wednesday that Mr Iswaran was assisting with a case it uncovered, although it did not reveal the nature of the investigation.
CPIB was responding to CNA’s queries on the related arrest of billionaire businessman Ong Beng Seng, 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.
CPIB said Mr Ong was arrested on Tuesday as well, and also subsequently released on bail.
“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.
The bureau did not reveal Mr Iswaran’s bail quantum.
“Upon his return, Ong is required to report to CPIB and surrender his passport,” CPIB added.
The agency said that as investigations are ongoing, it was unable to provide further details.