{
  "id": 289906,
  "title": "Two men who allegedly helped Lim Tean escape to Johor charged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/two-men-who-allegedly-helped-lim-tean-escape-to-johor-charged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T02:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/two-men-who-allegedly-helped-lim-tean-escape-to-johor-charged"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two Singaporeans, Mohammad Adam Abd Karim and Sulaiman Muhammad Firdaus, were charged in court on August 8, 2025, for allegedly aiding lawyer Lim Tean in escaping Singapore. Lim was due to begin his jail term on August 3 for practicing law without a valid certificate. The two men, aged 44 and 37 respectively, were each charged with one count of engaging in a conspiracy that could undermine the course of justice. According to court documents, they had organized Lim's escape on August 4. No details were provided on the specifics of their actions. Lim was apprehended by the Royal Malaysia Police in Johor Bahru on August 6, following a warrant for his failure to appear in court in Singapore. The Singapore Police Force stated the following day that they were collaborating with the Royal Malaysia Police to ensure Lim's return to Singapore. Lim was convicted of three charges under the Legal Profession Act in July 2024 and sentenced to six weeks' jail and a $1,000 fine in February 2025. He had made court appearances and submitted documents on 32 occasions between April and June 2021, all while lacking a valid practising certificate. He later appealed his conviction and sentence in the High Court, which was upheld in February 2026, increasing his sentence to three months and one week. In April 2026, Lim was fined $30,000 for mishandling a $30,000 cheque intended for a client. The trials of Adam and Sulaiman will resume on August 14. For obstructing the course of justice, the penalty can include up to seven years in jail, a fine, or both.",
  "summary": "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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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender at S’pore State Courts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/lim-tean-arrested-in-johor-bahru-after-failing-to-surrender-at-spore",
        "published": "2026-08-07T06:06:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}