Corruption probe against Indian-origin cabinet colleague worrying: Singapore minister

Singapore. A senior Singapore minister said that Indian-origin Transport Minister S. The corruption investigation against Easwaran is a “deeply worrying development” and has a deep impact on the constituency from which he was elected. Minister for National Development Desmond Lee said Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) of the West Coast are working to engage people in their mission and address pressing issues such as cost of living and inequality.

Easwaran was the leader of GRC. “Since July (since the news of the Easwaran corruption scandal broke), we have been encouraging the team to remain united and continue to serve with enthusiasm and dedication,” Lee said. Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB ) had arrested Easwaran on July 11 last year and he is currently out on bail. This investigation against him is already related to some other case. However, not much information was given about the case in which the investigation is being conducted against Easwaran.

Easwaran has been sent on leave and his monthly salary has been reduced to S$8,500 until further orders. However, he will continue to receive MP allowance. Asked whether it was still having an impact on his GRC, Lee said in an interview with The Straits Times and Chinese daily newspaper Lianhe Zaobao that the incident “has had an impact, very big.” There is an impact” but he did not elaborate in this regard. “But this incident has not affected the spirit of people to continue serving the people,” he said. We will continue to work on our mission and move forward to help people.

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