What is the legal charge against the two accused men?

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The two accused men will be charged with conspiracy to defeat the course of justice.

Two Singaporean men, aged 37 and 44, are set to be charged in court for their alleged involvement in a plot to help lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean leave Singapore illegally. Preliminary investigations by the Singapore police indicate the men conspired to make arrangements for Lim's departure. If found guilty, they face potential imprisonment and/or a fine.
Conspiracy to defeat the course of justice

The charge the two men will face is engaging in a conspiracy to do an act that had a tendency to defeat the course of justice. This charge specifically relates to their alleged actions in making arrangements for Lim Tean to depart Singapore illegally, knowing that such an act was likely to obstruct legal proceedings.
Circumstances of Lim Tean's departure

The alleged conspiracy occurred in the context of Lim Tean's obligation to surrender himself on August 3 to commence a jail sentence for practising law without a valid certificate. Lim was subsequently arrested by Malaysian police in Johor Bahru on August 6. Singapore police are collaborating with Malaysian authorities to facilitate his return.
Potential penalties

Conviction for engaging in a conspiracy to defeat the course of justice carries significant penalties. The accused men, if found guilty, could face a jail term of up to seven years, a fine, or a combination of both imprisonment and a fine.

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