The fact
His name had previously been linked to the Khalifa Bank scandal in the 2000s.
This conviction is part of a series of trials targeting former political officials.
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Why it matters
Cette condamnation illustre les tensions entre liberté de la presse et contrôle étatique à Singapour, un enjeu clé pour les médias internationaux.