Bail denied for man linked to global insider trading scheme

The application was dismissed by a district judge the next month. Ge then applied to the High Court for bail, arguing that the district judge had erred in her decision.

In his appeal, he argued that “exceptional humanitarian circumstances” exist, including what he said was documented inadequacies in prison medical facilities and the need for continuous specialist care.

He also said his strong community ties meant he was not a flight risk.

In judgment published on May 26, Justice Tay Yong Kwang said the district judge did not err in finding that Ge was not “sick or infirm”.

The court had accepted evidence from the Singapore Prison Service (SPS), which demonstrated that Ge’s eye condition was permanent and would not change regardless of whether he was released on bail.

Ge’s contention that SPS could not manage his bipolar condition safely was also rejected by the High Court. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his late teenage years and has not suffered any relapse of his bipolar disorder while in remand.

Justice Tay accepted SPS’ evidence which showed that even if Ge were to suffer a relapse of his bipolar disorder, his condition would be managed safely behind bars.

Ge’s extradition proceedings will be scheduled at a later date.