SINGAPORE — When a Georgian woman contacted Kok Chiang Loong for a way to remain in Singapore, he proposed that she tie the knot with a homeless man who was staying at his restaurant.
Goh Khoon Beng , who entered into a marriage of convenience with a Georgian woman at the instigation of Kok Chiang Loong.
Kok told the court that he intends to file an appeal, while Goh was ordered to surrender at the State Courts on April 30 to begin serving his sentence. Kok has two other Immigration Act charges pending against him.District Judge Marvin Bay said in his sentencing remarks that Kok’s circumstances were “somewhat more aggravated” due to his “pervasive influence” over Goh, as well as his direct hand in managing the sham marriage.
Judge Bay told the court: “It is significant that it was Kok who… persuaded that Goh could improve his appearance, and had been instrumental in making arrangements for her to marry to enable her to remain in Singapore.” On the other hand, he said Kok was the “prime mover and instigator” who had “relentlessly coaxed” Goh into marrying Maia.
Kok’s appeal for this case was dismissed in May 2016, a few months after Goh and Maia’s marriage was solemnised.
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