Singapore: A former Singapore minister, jailed for corruption, will serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest.
Authorities transferred Subramaniam Iswaran to home detention after assessing his conduct and rehabilitation progress.
Iswaran, convicted in October, had accepted gifts worth over S$403,000 while in office.
His case shocked Singapore, a country known for strict anti-corruption policies.
Transfer to Home Detention
Singapore Prison Service confirmed Iswaran’s transfer on Friday.
Home detention is granted based on conduct, risk assessment, and family support.
Officials found him at low risk of reoffending and compliant in prison.
He did not commit any institutional offenses during incarceration.
Monitoring and Restrictions
Authorities placed an electronic monitoring tag on Iswaran.
He must report regularly for counseling and follow strict house arrest rules.
Reports show he was seen having a meal at home on Friday.
This transfer follows Singapore’s structured approach to rehabilitation.
Lengthy Prison Term
His 12-month prison term exceeded requests from both prosecution and defense.
The judge emphasized the severity of corruption among public officials.
Officials stressed that abuse of power warrants stricter penalties.
Singapore maintains a zero-tolerance stance on corruption.
Historic Legal Case
Singapore tried Iswaran as the first political office-holder in 50 years.
The last minister investigated for corruption was Teh Cheang Wan in 1986.
Teh faced bribery allegations but took his own life before trial.
Singapore rarely sees high-profile corruption cases involving officials.
Strict Anti-Corruption Policies
Singapore enforces stringent measures to maintain its clean governance image.
Authorities swiftly act against misconduct to uphold public trust.
Home detention allows some inmates a controlled transition back into society.
The government remains committed to strict ethical standards in politics.
