In the S$2.8 billion money laundering case, one of the accused, LIN Baoying, allegedly paid US$290,000 to agents for Cambodian and Dominica passports. Notably, she obtained the Dominica passport without ever visiting the country, raising concerns about the potential for a repeat.
The prosecution also highlighted LIN’s significant overseas wealth, with estimates ranging from US$14 million to at least US$17 million. During a bail review, the court did not grant bail to LIN or three other accused, citing ongoing investigations and the risk of collusion due to their associations.
LIN faces charges related to forgery and perverting the course of justice but disputes the amount of her overseas assets. Her defense argues she’s not a flight risk, given her cooperation with the authorities and ties to Singapore, including a 15-year-old daughter and a catering business.
The prosecution countered that LIN’s roots in Singapore were “slender” and questioned her relationships with other accused individuals. The court also considered factors like the accused’s asset seizures and frozen funds.
The accused will return to court in the coming weeks, while another accused’s bail review is scheduled for November 17.
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