NLB deputy director charged with leaking Phase 2 reopening information to chat group

Singapore Chua Wee Lin, 51, who faces a charge under the Official Secrets Act is seen at the State Courts. (Photo: Gaya Chandramohan) 19 May 2021 11:00AM (Updated: 19 May 2021 12:01PM) SINGAPORE: A deputy director of the National Library Board (NLB) was charged on Wednesday (May 19) with communicating authorised information about pandemic reopening measures.Chua Wee Lin, 51, was given one charge under the Official Secrets Act of sending information about Phase 2 reopening measures to a WhatsApp chat group with 18 other members in it. The incident allegedly occurred between 2.36pm and 4.04pm on Jun 11 last year.Chua had the information due to his position as the deputy director of NLB’s property and facilities management department, the charge sheet stated.Chua, who was unrepresented, told the court he wanted to seek legal advice. His case was adjourned to a later date.If convicted of communicating unauthorised information, he could be jailed for up to two years and fined up to S$2,000. READ: Former deputy lead of MOH data unit charged under OSA for leaking Singapore’s COVID-19 numbers 22 timesREAD: Former PA to Singapore Food Agency director-general charged with leaking statement on school closuresThe police said in an earlier statement that…
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