Two lawyers convicted of attempting to obstruct course of justice over contraband cigarette message

Lawyer Wee Hong Shern (left) had sent another lawyer, Ong Peng Boon, a text message relating to contraband cigarettes in May 2019. - ST

SINGAPORE: Two lawyers have been found guilty of attempting to obstruct the course of justice after a trial.

Lawyer Wee Hong Shern had sent another lawyer, Ong Peng Boon, who was then his direct supervisor, a text message relating to contraband cigarettes in May 2019.