Convictions and Sentences Upheld for Masterminds Behind Singapore’s Largest Stock Market Manipulation
Why this matters
This regulatory update is about a major stock market manipulation case in Singapore, which is highly relevant for capital markets firms and banks involved in trading and market activities. The convictions and sentences upheld for the masterminds behind this manipulation scheme highlight the importance of market abuse surveillance and reporting requirements to maintain the integrity and stability of the financial markets.
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What the MAS said
9 April 2026… On 18 March 2026, the Court of Appeal (CA) upheld the sentences of 36 and 20 years’ imprisonment meted out to Mr Soh Chee Wen (also known as John Soh) and Ms Quah Su-Ling respectively for orchestrating an elaborate scheme to manipulate the shares of Blumont Group Ltd, Asiasons Capital Ltd and LionGold…
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Context
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This update is classified under Market Abuse / Surveillance, Reporting & Disclosure, Capital Markets & Trading and Banking & Credit.