Singapore Opposition politician Lim Tean faces fresh charges over alleged flight to Johor, denied bail after jail term
SINGAPORE, Oct 9 — Singapore Opposition politician and lawyer Lim Tean was handed three fresh charges today over h...
Singapore Opposition politician Lim Tean, 61, was charged with three new offenses on October 9 after allegedly attempting to leave the country while serving a jail sentence. The charges under Singapore's Immigration Act and Criminal Procedure Code include obstructing justice. Lim, who was arrested in Johor Bahru in August for failing to surrender, appeared via video link for his hearing.
He is currently serving a three-month and one-week sentence for practicing law without a valid certificate, a sentence that was increased by Singapore's High Court. Lim's lawyer, Revi Shanker, informed the court that outstanding investigations are ongoing, leading to the bail application being denied. The case is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on October 23.
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