Singapore Driver Dilemma: 10 000 $ to Skip the Law
Picture this: a private‑hire driver, a frantic friend, and a hefty cash gift—all tangled up in a traffic mishap that could have ended with a slap on the steering wheel and a courtroom drama.
Who’s Involved?
- Candy Mcdonald (aka Lim Siew Ping) – 51‑year‑old by day, rogue driver by night.
- Koh Chew Seng – friend, auto‑renting guy, and accidental whistle‑blower.
- Mrs. Koh – unsuspecting wife whose details ended up on a summons.
The Road Episode
On 16 May 2020, Candy was ferrying passengers when she decided to play a dangerous game: over‑overtaking against traffic flow. The result? A vehicle behind her had to brake hard to avoid a nasty crash—though the exact location remains a mystery, even to the court.
The Twist That Wrecked the Clock
Fast forward a few months—so late that the police summoned the driver with a standard curfew: $200 and six demerit points. That’s when things turned murky:
- Koh was practically oblivious that Candy was the real driver.
- Candy, fearing a debit score rise and license revocation, begged Koh to help.
- They came up with a plan: give 10 000 $ and have a third party take the blame.
Who Ended Up on the Skeleton Crew?
Unfortunately, real drivers chuckling “I’m busy” were harder to find than a parking spot on Orchard Road. So, the duo shifted gears—literally. They decided to pin the whole affair on Mrs. Koh, the wife, because both she and Candy were female drivers.
Koh leveraged a Corp Pass account belonging to his auto business, entered his wife’s personal info, and voilà—Mr. or Mrs. Koh received a summons addressed right to her. The money to cover the composition fee came from the business bank account under his wife’s name, all done without anyone’s knowledge.
Fool’s Gold: The 10 000 $ Money Trail
In July, Candy started funneling a cool 10 000 $ into the same bank account. When Mrs. Koh asked about the extra funds, Koh told her, “Don’t ask so much.” The collusion knew no bounds.
Truth Means Speed and Guilt
On 14 Jan 2021, Candy decided to be honest—she pled guilty to careless driving and obstructing justice. She walked into court, faced a four‑day jail sentence, and a fine of $2,500. She also loses all driving licences for a hot 15‑month ban.
Meanwhile, Koh, caught too, got a one‑week jail sentence. Both were slapped with $15,000 bail, presumably enough to keep the two from storming the courthouse again.
Last Words From the Legal Crew
Lawyer Wee Hong Shern urged a lighter sentence for Candy, noting her bravery in confessing. “A crime would have stayed hidden otherwise,” he claimed. Whether that plea sparked any mercy remains to be seen.
Wrap‑Up
In a twist that even a sitcom would envy, this traffic drama shows that the driving game can go from a harmless shortcut to a full‑scale circus when you mix cash, contacts, and a dash of deceit. The court, being the watchdog, had a point or two to dispense, and now there’s a cautionary tale to be told:
Keep your license, keep sanity, and if you’re considering bribery, remember the saying—insurance covers accidents, not dishonesty.
