Who is S Iswaran? Former Singapore minister of Indian origin sentenced to one year in prison

Former Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to one year in prison for corruption and obstructing justice. This highlights the rare prosecution of a high-ranking official under Singapore’s Penal Code Section 165. Despite mitigating factors, Justice Vincent Hoong emphasized the severe nature of Iswaran’s offenses, which eroded public trust in government integrity.