Leong Sze Hian, who provided bail for Lim Tean, is set to forfeit his entire S$45,000 bail after Lim’s lawyer allegedly absconds to Malaysia. The allegation is that the lawyer left Singapore without notice, prompting bail proceedings against the surety.
In court, prosecutors argue Leong fell short of the standards expected of a surety. Leong says he had no reason to believe the lawyer would run away, and he disputes that he should have anticipated the abscondment. The decision to forfeit the bail reflects the legal expectation that a bailor can adequately oversee or safeguard compliance with bail conditions.
Across the reports, the central points are consistent: the lawyer’s alleged departure leads to bail forfeiture, the amount involved is S$45,000 in full, and the matter turns on whether the bailor met the duty of care expected under bail arrangements.
