SINGAPORE: A real estate developer wanted by Vietnamese authorities amid a crackdown on corruption has been detained in Singapore, and his family fears he will be sent home, where he could face the death penalty, a lawyer representing him said on Tuesday. "My client's family is concerned there is an imminent risk of repatriation to Vietnam," said Choo. Although Singapore has no extradition treaty with Vietnam, its immigration authority has the power to repatriate people under certain circumstances, according to the Immigration Act. Serious security offences, such as revealing state secrets, can carry the death penalty in Vietnam. Singapore also has the death penalty for some crimes.

Source: Bangkok Post January 02, 2018 02:26 UTC