Liew Mun Leong's son charged over false evidence
Karl Liew is accused of lying to a police officer as well as on oath in court; faces mandatory imprisonment if convicted
Singapore
IN THE latest development in the saga of prominent retired corporate boss Liew Mun Leong accusing a former maid of theft, his son was on Thursday charged with two offences of giving false statements in the case and faces mandatory imprisonment if convicted.
Karl Liew Kai Lung has been accused of lying on oath in the trial of Ms Parti Liyani on July 17, 2018 that a cream-coloured poloT-shirt and a red blouse belonged to him.
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