Prosecution alleges failures by judge in acquitting pair linked to LTA bribery case, seeks review

SINGAPORE: Prosecutors urged the High Court to review the acquittal of Mr. Pay Teow Heng and Mr. Pek Lian Guan, accused of bribing a Land Transport Authority director, claiming the district judge failed in his duties. The prosecution argued for a “de novo” review due to alleged lapses in the judge’s consideration of evidence and reliance on the defense’s arguments.

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