Leong Sze Hian, a columnist and activist, was ordered by the court to pay S$133,000 (US$98,000) in damages for sharing a Facebook post linking Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to a corruption investigation. The post, which cited an article alleging the Prime Minister’s financial corruption, led to a defamation lawsuit filed by the Prime Minister. Leong was found liable in March 2021, and the ruling raised concerns about judicial harassment of government critics.
Leong Sze Hian
Is case active: Yes
Country:Singapore
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Recorded Harassment