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Ong Beng Leong v PP

[2005] 1 SLR(R) 766
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore High Court
Year2005
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Corrupt intent under s 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is assessed objectively, focusing on whether the transaction was corrupt in nature.

Key Principle

corruption; Prevention of Corruption Act; s 6; public servant; objective corrupt intent test

Area of Law

criminal

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