Warrant of arrest issued for Lim Tean after he fails to surrender to begin jail term
An arrest warrant has been issued for Singaporean lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean after he failed to surrender to begin a jail sentence. Lim was convicted of practicing law without a valid certificate and was previously granted a deferment for medical reasons.
Why it matters
The case involves a prominent political figure facing legal consequences, raising questions about judicial process and the accountability of legal professionals.
Lim Tean's lawyer told CNA that Lim was uncontactable and that this was very "unlike him".
File photo of lawyer Lim Tean. (Photo: TODAY/Ili Nadhirah Mansor)
Lydia Lam 04 Aug 2026 01:44PM (Updated: 04 Aug 2026 04:44PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: An arrest warrant has been issued for lawyer Lim Tean after he failed to report for the start of his jail term.
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