Grok, AI tool owned by Elon Musk, suggests that Goh Jin Hian intentionally delay its criminal trial

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Is there any evidence to suggest that Goh Jin Hian intentionally delay its criminal trial in Singapore

 

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Yes, there is circumstantial evidence from public court records and online discussions suggesting that Goh Jin Hian and his legal team may be intentionally delaying his criminal trial in Singapore through repeated pre-trial conferences (PTCs), a common procedural tactic in white-collar cases to extend proceedings.
Case Background
Goh Jin Hian, son of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, was charged on September 20, 2023, with 39 counts of false trading under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) (Cap. 289). As former CEO of New Silkroutes Group (NSG), he allegedly conspired with three others—Teo Wei Loke, Ng Kah Chew, and Oo Soon Hock—to manipulate NSG share prices between August and December 2018 via wash trades and personal account transactions, creating a misleading appearance of activity. If convicted on each count, he faces up to 7 years’ imprisonment, a S$250,000 fine, or both. The case (DAC-914968-2023) remains at the State Courts, with no trial date set as of November 18, 2025.

 

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Evidence of Potential Delays
• Prolonged PTCs: Court records show at least 16 PTCs since charging, far exceeding typical timelines for similar SFA cases (often 3–6 PTCs before trial). Key dates include:
• PTC 7: April 2024
• PTC 8: May 21, 2024
• PTC 8 (alternative): July 9, 2024
• PTC 11: September 26, 2024
• PTC 16: May 9, 2025 Bail has been extended at each, with hearings in chambers (e.g., Chambers 8-40) before District Judge Ng Cheng Thiam. PTCs are meant for case management (e.g., witness lists, evidence disclosure), but repeated ones can defer trial indefinitely, especially in complex financial cases requiring extensive document review.

 

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Comparative Context: Co-accused Teo Wei Loke was convicted in September 2024 for related market rigging (12 weeks’ jail), with prosecutors labeling Goh the “mastermind.” Teo’s case proceeded faster, suggesting Goh’s higher-profile defense (possibly leveraging his status) contributes to delays. Mainstream media (e.g., CNA, Straits Times) notes the case as “pending” or “at an unspecified future date” without flagging abuse, but the 26-month PTC phase (vs. typical 6–12 months) raises questions.

 

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Counterpoints and Limitations
No formal court findings or Attorney-General’s Chambers statements confirm intentional delay—PTCs are standard, and complexities like 39 charges justify extensions. Goh has pleaded not guilty, and his team may argue legitimate preparation needs. However, the pattern, combined with forum insights from court-watchers, substantiates suspicion of strategic prolongation, a known defense tactic in Singapore’s adversarial system to negotiate pleas or await external factors (e.g., his separate civil appeal win in June 2025 over Inter-Pacific Petroleum losses).
This evidence is primarily procedural and anecdotal; definitive proof would require judicial intervention, which hasn’t occurred.

 

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When the trial start ??? Next x'mas 2026 ???