BBC: Singapore’s former minister has been found guilty of accepting gifts during his time in office after pleading guilty in a local court

The first political office-holder in Singapore to be tried in court in the last 50 years known for bringing the Formula 1 Grand Prix to the country which concluded shortly before his court appearance. According to charge sheets he allegedly received gifts worth over US$ 403,000 including flights, hotel stays, musicals, and Grand Prix tickets. After the charges were filed in guilty he was asked to resigned from his government role…