Singapore Ex-Minister Sentenced to One Year for Accepting Gifts

Subramanian Iswaran, the first minister jailed in Singapore in nearly 50 years, was convicted for receiving illegal gifts and obstructing justice.

Subramanian Iswaran, former transport minister, pleaded guilty to receiving gifts worth over $300,000 from businessmen while in office.
The gifts included luxury items such as Formula 1 tickets, a private jet ride, and Premier League match tickets.
Justice Vincent Hoong handed down a 12-month sentence, exceeding both the prosecution's and defense's recommendations.
The case has impacted the ruling People's Action Party's reputation, which prides itself on clean governance.
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, linked to Iswaran's offenses, has been charged with abetting and obstructing justice.