Singapore DPM Lawrence Wong says ruling PAP ‘won’t sweep anything under the carpet’ after S. Iswaran corruption probe
- The city state’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said in a statement that it was unable to release further details about the investigation
- Iswaran has been ordered to go on a leave of absence by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong while he is investigated by the anti-corruption watchdog
Lee’s No 2, the Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, pledged that the ruling party would be “upfront and transparent” about the probe. “We will not sweep anything under the carpet, even if they are potentially embarrassing or damaging to the PAP and to the government,” Wong told local reporters on Wednesday evening.
The city state’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said in a statement on Wednesday morning that it was unable to release further details about the investigation.
“As investigations are ongoing, CPIB is unable to provide further details. CPIB will investigate this case thoroughly with strong resolve to establish the facts and the truth, and to uphold the rule of law,” it said in a statement.
“CPIB investigates all cases without fear or favour and will not hesitate to take action against any parties involved in corrupt activities.”
