Ong Beng Seng, a prominent property tycoon in Singapore, is scheduled to face charges on October 4 related to a bribery scandal involving former transport minister S. Iswaran. Ong is accused of abetting Iswaran in receiving valuable gifts, including tickets to the 2022 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, in exchange for business favors, and of obstructing justice. Iswaran has already been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his involvement in the case, having pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including accepting over S$400,000 in gifts. Ong's arrest in July 2023 marked a significant development in the ongoing investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. The charges against Ong include violations of Sections 165 and 204A of Singapore’s Penal Code, which pertain to public servants obtaining valuables and obstructing justice, respectively. This case highlights rising concerns over corruption in Singapore’s public sector and the intertwined relationships between business and government officials.