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Wednesday, October 1, 1986
Volume:
2
Issue:
10
Abstract:
In the matter of Singapore v. Tan Koon Swan, a prominent Malaysian businessman, the High Court of Singapore imposed a two year sentence and a fine of $500,000 on the defendant on August 26, 1986, contrary to pleadings of both prosecution and defense for a fine only. The court also denied bail pending an appeal and ordered Tan to begin his sentence immediately.