Singapore charged property tycoon Ong Beng Seng on Friday in connection with an ex-government minister who was sentenced to jail for obtaining gifts from the billionaire.
The 78-year-old Ong didn’t immediately enter a plea in response to the charges of abetment and obstruction of justice, and didn’t respond to questions when he left court. In a later statement, a spokesperson said the businessman is “seeking legal advice on the charges,” adding he’s unable to provide further details…

