Man in civil claim also under criminal probe for reported fraud
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Mr Chew is said to have taken West Bay’s management and sinking funds meant for upgrading and other works. — ST PHOTO: SHAHRIYA YAHAYA
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AN ACCOUNTS clerk was ordered to return some $2.2 million that he took over 18 months from a condominium management office, where he had worked since May 2003.
Mr Chew Swee Siong, 30, did not show up in court to contest the High Court claim brought by the West Bay Condominium management committee. He was served with court papers last month.
The police told The Straits Times yesterday that Mr Chew is also under criminal investigation for the reported fraud.
On Thursday, Assistant Registrar Leong Weng Tat ordered Mr Chew to pay up after having heard earlier from West Bay’s lawyer, Mr Leslie Netto, in the condo’s civil claim. Continue reading

