Former Sembcorp Marine CEO Wong Weng Sun acquitted of charges in Brazil corruption case
He had faced five bribery-related charges and one count of obstructing justice
Former Sembcorp Marine CEO Wong Weng Sun was acquitted of all six criminal charges in Brazil on September 24, 2025. The acquittal was granted by the State Courts in Singapore after prosecutors decided to issue Wong a stern warning instead of prosecution. The decision was based on a review of the case, which took into account the dismissal of related criminal proceedings in Brazil against the central figure, Guilherme Esteves de Jesus.
Wong faced charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Penal Code, spanning a period from 2009 to 2014. He was accused of conspiring to corruptly give gratification to Esteves, as well as instructing employees to remove evidence of bribes. Wong expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout the stressful legal process.
The charges originated from investigations into Sembcorp Marine's former operations in Brazil linked to the widespread Operation Car Wash probe.
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