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Billionaire F1 Power Play: Tycoon Guilty in Corruption Scandal – Shocking Details Revealed

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
August 5, 2025
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Billionaire F1 Power Play: Tycoon Guilty in Corruption Scandal – Shocking Details Revealed

Singapore F1 Mogul’s Shocking Guilty Plea Unveils Corruption Scandal Unfolding

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Singapore’s renowned billionaire hotelier, Ong Beng Seng, has entered a guilty plea for abetting the obstruction of justice, sending shockwaves through the business and sports world. The 79-year-old tycoon, credited with bringing the prestigious F1 race to Singapore in 2008, stands as the managing director of the esteemed Hotel Properties Ltd empire, encompassing luxury brands like Four Seasons and Marriott, with an estimated fortune of $1 billion.

Ong’s pivotal role in securing an extension for the Singapore Grand Prix to remain on the F1 calendar until 2028 has now been tarnished by his admission of aiding ex-transportation minister Subramaniam Iswaran in covering up evidence during a corruption probe. Shockingly, Iswaran was showered with lavish gifts by Ong, including an extravagant all-expenses-paid trip via private jet, all while conducting official business.

The scandal deepens as it’s revealed that ministers in Singapore are mandated to declare any gifts received from individuals with whom they have business ties, and must reimburse the government for the market value of such gifts. Ong Beng Seng’s impending sentencing on August 15 looms ominously, initially facing a potential two-year jail term, but due to health concerns, authorities are hinting at a hefty fine as a more suitable punishment, citing the need for “judicial mercy” given his rare bone marrow cancer.

Prosecutors argue that while Ong played a significant role in aiding Iswaran’s cover-up, he bears less culpability compared to the former minister. Both Ong and Iswaran were apprehended in July 2023, with revelations surfacing that Iswaran had received gifts totaling over S$403,000 (£234,586) in the form of flights, hotel accommodations, musicals, and exclusive grand prix tickets. Notably, Iswaran held pivotal roles in the government’s F1 steering committee and served as the chief negotiator for F1-related business affairs during the time of the offenses.

The bombshell announcement of Ong Beng Seng’s resignation as the managing director of Hotel Properties Ltd earlier in April, citing the need to focus on his health concerns, adds another layer of intrigue to this unfolding saga of corruption and deceit. As the scandal continues to unravel, the world watches with bated breath to see the final verdict in this high-profile case that has rocked Singapore’s business and sporting elite to its core.

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