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Online Citizen
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Online Citizen
Alleged WhatsApp from Su Haijin casts doubt on Sam Goi's timeline of dinner with Ng Chee Meng
Billionaire businessman Sam Goi has confirmed that he organised and paid for dinners attended by ministers and convicted money launderer Su Haijin, describing the gatherings as informal and held prior to the implementation of Singapore's COVID-19 restrictions in early 2020. 'It's all for friends and I paid for them all,' Goi told Bloomberg News in an interview from mainland China. Photos showing Su dining with several PAP ministers began circulating widely on social media in the days following the ruling People's Action Party's strong showing in the 3 May general election. Former Reform Party chairman Charles Yeo shared the images along with commentary questioning the ministers' proximity to Su. A separate photo of NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng — the PAP candidate who narrowly won Jalan Kayu SMC — with Su had surfaced earlier on Sammyboyforum the previous Saturday. Goi's remarks appear to align with an earlier statement issued on 6 May by the press secretaries of Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat. The ministers said they had attended social dinners at the invitation of a friend, where Su happened to be present, and that they had no personal or professional relationship with him. However, a WhatsApp message shared by Yeo has cast doubt on the timeline provided by Goi — particularly regarding a dinner involving Ng Chee Meng. In the screenshot, allegedly sent by Su Haijin on 24 September 2021, Su wrote: 'What do you think? I'm having dinner with the minister,' alongside a photo of himself with Ng at a round dining table. At least four individuals are visible in the images shared in the messages, suggesting a small group dinner. The date is notable because, under COVID-19 regulations in force at that time, dining in was restricted to groups of no more than two people, unless all were from the same household. Social gatherings across multiple tables were also not permitted. These restrictions were only eased on 22 November 2021, when group dining of up to five was allowed regardless of household status. If accurate, the image and timestamp suggest the dinner took place during a period of active restrictions — contradicting Goi's claim that such events occurred before COVID-19 rules were introduced. On Tuesday, Ng Chee Meng issued a statement acknowledging his presence at the dinner. He explained that it was part of his role to engage private sector stakeholders and stated that he had no further contact with Su after learning of the charges against him. The photos circulated online show various combinations of Su with Ong, Chee, and other prominent individuals, including former PAP minister Lim Swee Say, billionaire Oei Hong Leong, businessman Sam Goi, and UOB-Kay Hian Chairman Wee Ee Chao. In contrast to the dinner with Ng, there are no accompanying messages or metadata that would allow the dates of the other dinners to be verified. Questions have also been raised about whether the meals were declared in line with civil service protocols. Under the Public Service Code of Conduct, gifts or benefits exceeding S$50 must be declared. The PAP's 2015 Rules of Prudence also advise MPs to avoid accepting personal favours or hospitality that may give rise to a sense of obligation or perceived influence. A media query was sent to Ministers Ong and Chee on 6 May to ask whether they had declared the dinners in accordance with civil service rules. As Sam Goi has since confirmed that he paid for the meals, the remaining question is whether the ministers disclosed this hospitality. As of publication, no response has been received.
The Star
06-05-2025
- The Star
Four men, a woman charged in Singapore over offences linked to illegal brothels
The police said the individuals were among those arrested after officers conducted raids across Singapore on Oct 21, 2024. - Photo: ST file SINGAPORE: Four men and a woman are accused of crimes related to illegal brothels, including deceiving landlords in Geylang about the true use of their premises. The alleged offenders, who are all Singapore citizens, were handed between one and five charges each in a district court on Tuesday (May 6). The police said on May 5 that the individuals were among those arrested after officers conducted raids across Singapore on Oct 21, 2024. Ho Seng Wee, 40, who faces four charges, had allegedly managed illegal brothels and lived off prostitutes' earnings between April and October 2024. According to charge sheets, Ho – together with Ong Zhihe Philip and Liew Yaojie – also posted advertisements of at least nine women offering sexual services on the website Sammyboyforum. Lim Shi Wei, 36, was handed four counts of cheating for allegedly instigating others to rent four premises in the Geylang area, which were later misused as brothels. Lim also faces one count of using a bank account belonging to his spouse to receive prostitution payments. The remaining three people – Khah Tee Meng, 61; Lee Teck Li, 44; and the only woman, Loo Lay Kuan, 56 – were purportedly occupiers of the Geylang premises listed in Lim's charges. They allegedly duped the landlords into thinking they were the rightful tenants while using the units as brothels. For this, they each face one offence of cheating. Loo and Khah were also given one and four additional charges, respectively, for gambling-related offences. All five individuals are out on $15,000 bail. Four of them, except Khah, will be pleading guilty in June. The October 2024 raids were conducted by police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department's Specialised Crime Branch. The police seized more than $6,000 in cash, vice-related paraphernalia and controlled drugs. Twenty people were arrested in total from the raids and follow-up investigations, said the police. Of the group, eight – including those charged on May 6 – have been hauled to court, while one woman received a warning and another man was investigated for drug-related offences. Police investigations into the other individuals are ongoing. The offence of managing an illegal brothel carries a maximum punishment of a fine of up to $100,000 and a jail term of up to five years. - The Straits Times/ANN
New Paper
06-05-2025
- New Paper
Four men, one woman charged over offences linked to illegal brothels
Four men and one woman are accused of crimes related to illegal brothels, including deceiving landlords in Geylang about the true use of their premises. The alleged offenders, who are all Singapore citizens, were handed between one and five charges each in a district court on May 6. Police said on May 5 that the individuals were among those arrested after officers conducted raids across Singapore on Oct 21, 2024. Ho Seng Wee, 40, who faces four charges, had allegedly managed illegal brothels and lived off prostitutes' earnings between April and October 2024. According to charge sheets, Ho - together with Ong Zhihe Philip and Liew Yaojie - also posted advertisements of at least nine women offering sexual services on the website Sammyboyforum. Lim Shi Wei, 36, was handed four counts of cheating for allegedly instigating others to rent four premises in the Geylang area, which were later misused as brothels. Lim also faces one count of using a bank account belonging to his spouse to receive prostitution payments. The remaining three people - Khah Tee Meng, 61; Lee Teck Li, 44; and the only woman, Loo Lay Kuan, 56 - were purportedly occupiers of the Geylang premises listed in Lim's charges. They allegedly cheated the landlords into thinking they were the rightful tenants, while using the units as brothels. For this, they each face one offence of cheating. Loo and Khah were also given one, and four additional charges respectively, for gambling-related offences. All five individuals are out on $15,000 bail. Four of them, except Khah, will be pleading guilty in June. The October 2024 raids were conducted by police officers from the Specialised Crime Branch and Criminal Investigation Department. Police seized more than $6,000 in cash, vice-related paraphernalia and controlled drugs. Twenty people were arrested in total from the raids and follow-up investigations, said the police. Of the group, eight - including those charged on May 6 - have been hauled to court, while one woman received a warning and another man was investigated for drug-related offences. Police investigations on the other individuals are ongoing. The offence of managing a brothel carries a maximum punishment of up to $100,000 fine and jail for up to five years.
Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Straits Times
Four men, one woman charged over offences linked to illegal brothels
Police said on May 5 that the individuals were among those arrested after officers conducted raids across Singapore on Oct 21, 2024. PHOTO: ST FILE Four men, one woman charged over offences linked to illegal brothels SINGAPORE – Four men and one woman are accused of crimes related to illegal brothels, including deceiving landlords in Geylang about the true use of their premises. The alleged offenders, who are all Singapore citizens, were handed between one and five charges each in a district court on May 6. Police said on May 5 that the individuals were among those arrested after officers conducted raids across Singapore on Oct 21, 2024. Ho Seng Wee, 40, who faces four charges, had allegedly managed illegal brothels and lived off prostitutes' earnings between April and October 2024. According to charge sheets, Ho – together with Ong Zhihe Philip and Liew Yaojie – also posted advertisements of at least nine women offering sexual services on the website Sammyboyforum. Lim Shi Wei, 36, was handed four counts of cheating for allegedly instigating others to rent four premises in the Geylang area, which were later misused as brothels. Lim also faces one count of using a bank account belonging to his spouse to receive prostitution payments. The remaining three people – Khah Tee Meng, 61; Lee Teck Li, 44; and the only woman, Loo Lay Kuan, 56 – were purportedly occupiers of the Geylang premises listed in Lim's charges. They allegedly cheated the landlords into thinking they were the rightful tenants, while using the units as brothels. For this, they each face one offence of cheating. Loo and Khah were also given one, and four additional charges respectively, for gambling-related offences. All five individuals are out on $15,000 bail. Four of them, except Khah, will be pleading guilty in June. The October 2024 raids were conducted by police officers from the Specialised Crime Branch and Criminal Investigation Department. Police seized more than $6,000 in cash, vice-related paraphernalia and controlled drugs. Twenty people were arrested in total from the raids and follow-up investigations, said the police. Of the group , eight – including those charged on May 6 – have been hauled to court, while one woman received a warning and another man was investigated for drug-related offences. Police investigations on the other individuals are ongoing. The offence of managing a brothel carries a maximum punishment of up to $100,000 fine and jail for up to five years. Christine Tan is a journalist at The Straits Times reporting on crime, justice and social issues in Singapore. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
