Nelson Loh, Singaporean linked to Newcastle United takeover bid, jailed 15 years and nine months


Nelson Loh admitted to nine charges – four for cheating, three for money laundering and two for forgery. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: The co-founder of Novena Global Healthcare Group (NGHG), who duped banks into disbursing over $69 million in loans to his company, was jailed for 15 years and nine months on Friday (Aug 16).

Nelson Loh Ne-Loon, 45, admitted to nine charges – four for cheating, three for money laundering and two for forgery. He faced a total of 60 charges.

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