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$72m embezzlement case: Over 150 potential offences linked to businessman
The Straits Times
|December 12, 2024
A businessman allegedly behind one of the country's biggest corporate scandals will be remanded for another week for further investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
Ng Teck Lee, 58, and his wife Thor Chwee Hwa, 55, will return to court on Dec 18. They are being held in Changi Prison.
The pair fled Singapore in 2005 after the authorities launched a probe into his alleged fraud and embezzlement at recycling firm Citiraya Industries.
At the time, he was its chief executive officer.
On Dec 11, the pair appeared in court via video-link.
Prosecutors said they will need to be in remand as investigations of more than 150 possible offences linked to Ng continue.
CPIB is also investigating further potential offences under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act for Thor, in relation to Ng's offences.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition December 12, 2024 de The Straits Times.
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