Lee Hsien Yang’s UK Asylum Bid Sparks Speculation; Singapore Denies Persecution Allegations

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Recently, the Singapore government addressed Lee Hsien Yang’s claims about his asylum status in the United Kingdom.

Mr Lee, the brother of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, declared himself a political refugee in the UK due to “attacks” from the Singapore government.

Nevertheless, the Singapore government has denied these accusations, highlighting that there is no evidence to support claims of mistreatment towards Mr Lee and his wife, Mrs Lee Suet Fern.

Mr Lee and his wife sparked a major issue by choosing to skip a planned police interview in Singapore. This interview was linked to possible offenses involving providing untrue information in legal proceedings about the will of his father, Singapore’s first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew.

The government emphasized that the pair left the country before the planned interview, choosing to depart from Singapore, and stating that there are no legal obstacles to their comeback.

Additionally, the Singapore government has highlighted that Mr Lee and Mrs Lee Suet Fern are welcome to come back to Singapore at any time. This statement disputes Mr Lee’s assertions of seeking asylum as a final option and desiring safety to go back home, suggesting that there are no legal barriers to their return.

Close friends claim that before leaving Singapore, the couple reportedly took part in substantial financial dealings, such as selling off their properties and wine investments, which added an interesting aspect to their story.

Lee Hsien Yang Seeks Demolition of Oxley Road House

Earlier this month, Mr Lee Hsien Yang has stated his intention to seek approval for the removal of his family’s residence located at 38 Oxley Road. This action follows the recent death of his sister Dr. Lee Wei Ling on October 9.

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