Singaporean Oon Yun Cong sentenced to 16 months in prison and fined S$12,105.70 for market manipulation involving false statements in Telegram chat groups.

Oon Yun Cong was sentenced to 16 months in prison and fined S$12,105.70 for market manipulation in Singapore. Between April and November 2020, he falsely induced others to buy shares through misleading statements in Telegram chat groups. Oon conspired with Kenneth Goh Jia Poh, who was also convicted in December 2022. The case, stemming from a joint investigation by Singapore's Monetary Authority and police, underscores the need for transparency in capital markets.

October 10, 2024
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