Singapore court rules S. Iswaran, who faces corruption charges, can leave for Australia, but with extra bail conditions

Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who faces multiple charges including corruption, was granted approval to visit Australia to help his son settle into university

The prosecution had no objections as long as Iswaran adheres to additional bail conditions – including an extra bail sum of US$372,000 in cash

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Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge for Trade Relations S. Iswaran is charged with 27 offences in a corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon. Photo: AFP

Published: 7:36pm, 8 Feb 2024Updated: 8:39pm, 8 Feb 2024

Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who faces multiple charges including corruption, has been granted approval to leave Singapore for Australia for about two weeks, with additional bail conditions.

The 61-year-old returned to court on Thursday for the judge’s decision on his travel application, three weeks after he was handed 27 charges relating to his interactions with property tycoon Ong Beng Seng.

Iswaran was given permission to leave for Australia between February 16 and March 4 to help his son settle into university.

The prosecution had no objections as long as Iswaran adhered to additional bail conditions – including an extra bail sum of S$500,000 (US$372,000) in cash on top of his existing bail of S$800,000.

Defence lawyer Senior Counsel Davinder Singh and Chief Prosecutor Tan Kiat Pheng – were absent in court on Thursday.

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