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The 79-year-old billionaire pleaded guilty on Aug 4 to abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in obstructing justice.

 Ong Beng Seng fined S$30,000 as judge cites judicial mercy in sentencing

Ong Beng Seng arrives at the State Courts for his sentencing on Aug 15, 2025, more than a week after he pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting former transport minister S Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice. (Photo: CNA/Jeremy Long)

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SINGAPORE: Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was fined S$30,000 (US$23,400) on Friday (Aug 15) for abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice.

Both the prosecution and defence had asked for judicial mercy in light of Ong's poor health, a stance the judge agreed with.

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