Singapore opposition leader charged with lying to parliament - BBC News

If found guilty, Pritam Singh could face fines and possibly lose his seat.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pritam Singh's charges relate to his testimony in parliament over an earlier scandal involving a former lawmaker in his partyBy Kelly NgBBC NewsSingapore's opposition leader Pritam Singh has been charged with lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.

The charges relate to Mr Singh's handling of a former lawmaker from his party who lied in parliament in a separate case.

Mr Singh has rejected the accusations. Appearing in court on Tuesday, he said he would contest the charges.

Prosecutors say they intend to ask for fines for Mr Singh, who could also possibly lose his seat in parliament.

In August 2021, MP Raeesah Khan - then a lawmaker from the Workers' Party - claimed the police had misbehaved towards a sexual assault victim. But she later admitted the anecdote was not true.

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