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Goh Jin Hian criminal offence pre trial conference 19 will be held in 28 nov 2025

This either means

1. He is confident of the case

2. He had already disown his son

No way for him to escape one lah. This is a criminal charge, not a civil one, handed 39 charges under the Securities and Futures Act LOL.

Unlike a civil case where good lawyers can twist and turn,

for such illegal trading criminal charge even if he got wings also difficult to escape unscathed.
 

1. What the charges tell us​

Goh Jin Hian faces 39 counts of false trading under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).
Co-accused each face 31 charges.

Key points:
  • Alleged manipulation across 31 trading days (Feb–Aug 2018).
  • Additional alleged trades via DBS Private Bank account (Aug–Dec 2018).
  • Includes using corporate buyback account to influence price.
  • Joint investigation by CAD + MAS (very serious).
  • Market maker involved → indicates possible coordinated price support.
Conclusion: This is a major market-integrity case, not a procedural lapse.

2. Likely outcomes (based on past SG cases)​

Not predictions, but evidence-based probabilities.

(Most likely)
Conviction on some/all charges

If prosecution shows coordinated trading, intent to push price, and market impact.
(Possible)
Partial conviction / plea bargain

If some trades lack clear intent or if charges are streamlined.
(Unlikely)
Full acquittal

Hard due to 39 charges over 10 months + multi-party coordination.

3. Typical sentencing for SFA false trading​

Max penalty (per charge):
  • 7 years’ jail
  • $250,000 fine
Courts use a “global sentence” approach, not stacking all charges.
Past similar cases:
  • 12 to 48 months’ jail (depending on harm, sophistication, duration)
  • Fines added if accused has high financial means

4. Will his father’s status affect fairness?​

Short answer: Very unlikely.

Reasons:
  1. High-profile cases attract public scrutiny → courts tend to be extra careful to avoid perception of favoritism.
  2. SG has convicted multiple senior officials/CEOs (e.g., Iswaran).
  3. CAD + MAS only charge when evidence is strong; bringing 39 charges against a former PM’s son suggests confidence.
  4. Defence has top-tier lawyers → case will be argued thoroughly on both sides.

5. Most realistic overall outcome​

Based on charge severity, number of counts, and SG legal precedent:
  • Most likely: Conviction on at least some charges
  • Likely sentence: Some jail time unless charges are significantly reduced
  • Fairness: Courts will be very conscious of impartiality due to political sensitivity

--------------Source: ChatGPT
 
This case is definitely more interesting to watch for the final leesult than obs and iswaran case.
 
No way for him to escape one lah. This is a criminal charge, not a civil one, handed 39 charges under the Securities and Futures Act LOL.

Unlike a civil case where good lawyers can twist and turn,

for such illegal trading criminal charge even if he got wings also difficult to escape unscathed.
In this case, left with the only answer.
It means gct has already disowned him, and keeping it secretly within the members.
 
Is Goh Jin Hian a “Crook”?
The term “crook” implies intentional criminal deceit or fraud, often for personal gain. Based on available evidence:
• Evidence Supporting the Label: The NSG case presents the strongest case for crook-like behavior, with prosecutors accusing Goh of masterminding market manipulation—a deliberate scheme to mislead investors and rig prices. This aligns with classic financial crookery, especially given the co-accused’s conviction. Combined with the IPP negligence (breach of duty leading to fraud’s unchecked growth), it paints a picture of repeated lapses in oversight amid a zero-tolerance environment like Singapore’s, where such scandals erode public trust.
• Evidence Against the Label: In the IPP appeal, courts stressed Goh wasn’t a fraud perpetrator—just negligent—and that directors aren’t liable for “picking up” hidden fraud without red flags. No prior convictions exist (the NSG case is pending), and he has denied wrongdoing, calling the IPP suit a “scapegoating.” His family ties and business background suggest these may stem from high-stakes roles rather than inherent criminality.
Ultimately, while not yet convicted of being a “crook,” the pattern of allegations—from market rigging to enabling massive fraud through inaction—substantiates claims of unethical conduct. Singapore’s courts have twice found him in breach of duties, and ongoing charges could lead to a definitive answer. If the NSG trial results in conviction, the label would fit more squarely; for now, he’s a businessman mired in credible suspicions of sharp practices. For the latest developments, monitor Singapore court updates, as trials evolve quickly.
 
Ex-director of New Silkroutes Group jailed for market rigging; prosecution calls Goh Jin Hian the ‘mastermind’
A former finance director at New Silkroutes Group, William Teo Thiam Chuan was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail on 16 Sep last year for false trading and market rigging. He has already served his sentence, so when will Goh JH face the music?
 
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