Former Minister's Case Adjourned To Oct 23
By Rol Ezam

Bandar Seri Begawan - The case against Pengiran Indera Wijaya Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail, former Development Minister of Brunei, who is facing 10 corruption charges and seven charges under the Penal Code, has been adjourned to October 23 this year.

The former minister yesterday appeared at the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court with his alleged correspondent, Wong Tim Kai, Managing Director of Ted Sdn Bhd.

Pg Dr Hj Ismail was represented by counsels Mr Ahmad Basuni and Mr Roy of Abrahams, Davidson & Co Advocates and Solicitors, while Wong was represented by Mr Rudi Lee and assisted by Mr Paul Foo from Fathan, Rudi Lee and Associates, Advocates and Solicitors.

Wong is facing 10 charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act (Cap 131) for having given and agreed to give gratification to Pengiran Dr Hj Ismail in relation to the corresponding charges made against him and seven charges under the Penal Code.

No pleas were taken from both defendants yesterday.

Both could be jailed up to seven years if convicted and fined S30, 000.

Released on $200,000 court bail each or two local sureties, they both got their passports back. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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