Two more former ST Marine executives charged

SINGAPORE — Two former senior executives from Singapore Technologies (ST) Marine were charged in court today (July 1) with corruption.

The company’s former president of commercial business Tan Mong Seng, 63, was charged with one count of engaging in a conspiracy to corruptly pay bribes of more than S$40,000 to agents of customers.

The alleged crime was said to have happened between 2004 to 2010.

For that, Tan faces a maximum of five years in jail, or a fine not exceeding S$100,000, or both.

Meanwhile, Han Yew Kwang, 58, who was the former Chief Operating Officer, faces eight charges of engaging in a conspiracy to bribe agents of ST marine’s customers.

Han had allegedly gave out more than S$700,000 in gratification, from 2004 to 2009.

Han also faces a maximum of five years in jail, or a fine of S$100,000, or both, for each charge.

Both men appeared emotionless as their charges were read out in court today.

The defence representing Tan, led by Senior Counsel N Sreenivasan, had told District Judge Eddy Tham that his client needed to travel for business.

DJ Tham granted the request, but said bail for Tan will increase by S$70,000 to S$220,000.

Meanwhile, Han is unrepresented, but told the judge he had intended to seek counsel. He is out on S$150,000 bail.

Separately, five other former ST Marine management staff have already charged with various offences related to the granting of ship contracts.

They are: Former ST Marine residents See Leong Teck and Chang Cheow Teck; former group financial controllers Ong Tek Liam and Lee Swee Ching; and former senior vice-president Mok Kim Whang.

ST Marine is the subsidiary of ST Engineering. It is a shipyard providing ship building, conversion and repair services worldwide.

Both Tan and Han will return to court for a pre-trial conference, along with the five other former executives, on Jul 9 at 9.30am.