S$1.46bil nickel scam: Ng Yu Zhi opts to remain silent after judge calls for his defence


The prosecution proceeded on 42 charges against Ng Yu Zhi in the current trial, which began in November 2024. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: The trial of Ng Yu Zhi, who is accused of masterminding a nickel-trading scam that attracted S$1.46 billion from hundreds of investors, came to an end on Monday (July 7) after he made the rare move of opting not to take the stand.

Judicial Commissioner Christopher Tan had called for Ng, 38, to give his defence after finding that the prosecution has presented a sufficient case against him.

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