Billionaire hotelier Ong Beng Seng has pleaded guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice in a rare corruption case in Singapore. He admitted to helping former transport minister Subramaniam Iswaran conceal evidence while being investigated for corruption, including providing expensive gifts and an all-expenses paid trip.

• Ong Beng Seng will be sentenced on August 15, with prosecutors recommending a fine due to his poor health.
• The original maximum jail term for abetting obstruction of justice is seven years.
• Ong reportedly gave Iswaran over S$403,000 ($311,882; £234,586) worth of gifts, including flights, hotel stays, and event tickets.