Two men who allegedly helped Lim Tean escape to Johor charged
According to court documents, the two men had made arrangements for the lawyer to leave S'pore on Aug 4.
Two Singaporeans, Mohammad Adam Abd Karim and Sulaiman Muhammad Firdaus, have been charged with conspiracy for allegedly aiding lawyer Lim Tean's escape to Johor, Malaysia, on August 4, 2025. Lim was due to surrender to begin his jail term for practicing law without a valid certificate, but he was arrested in Johor Bahru on August 6 by the Royal Malaysia Police.
The Singapore Police Force is working with the Royal Malaysia Police to secure his return to Singapore. Both men face charges of engaging in a conspiracy to defeat the course of justice, which can result in up to seven years in jail and a fine. Their cases will be heard again in court on August 14.
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