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Cop gets jail for sharing whistle-blower info with man who is now wanted
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Cop gets jail for sharing whistle-blower info with man who is now wanted

A Singaporean police officer, Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval, was sentenced to 1 year and 4 months in prison for illegally accessing his workplace computer systems and sharing information with his friend Brayden Ong Ying Shan, who was under investigation. Ong, who was involved in a relationship with a woman who reported him for driving without a license, later threatened her with murder and attempted to identify her through Shivasuria's access to confidential data. Ong fled Singapore by boat after being convicted of criminal intimidation and violating the Official Secrets Act. A review of the case is scheduled for July 14. During the trial, it was revealed that Ong had known about Shivasuria's position and used the information to retaliate against the woman who reported him. The prosecution argued that Shivasuria showed no remorse and did not seek legal representation.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒CenterFactual 85Objective 903 days ago
Cop gets jail for sharing whistle-blower info with man who is now wanted

A Singaporean police officer, Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval, was sentenced to 1 year and 4 months in prison for illegally accessing his workplace computer systems and sharing information with his friend Brayden Ong Ying Shan, who was under investigation. Ong, who was involved in a relationship with a woman who reported him for driving without a license, later threatened her with murder and attempted to identify her through Shivasuria's access to confidential data. Ong fled Singapore by boat after being convicted of criminal intimidation and violating the Official Secrets Act. A review of the case is scheduled for July 14. During the trial, it was revealed that Ong had known about Shivasuria's position and used the information to retaliate against the woman who reported him. The prosecution argued that Shivasuria showed no remorse and did not seek legal representation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the legal proceedings involving both individuals, focusing on the facts of the case without overtly favoring either side. It reports on the charges, convictions, and subsequent actions of both parties without apparent ideological slant. The emphasis is on司法

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