Lo Yew Seng v Astrawati Aluwi ([2026] SGHC(A) 18)

Procedural record

1. 19 September 2025Singapore

   19 September 2025Singapore

   Judgment of the High Court of Singapore in the case Astrawati Aluwi v Lo Yew Seng

   High Court of Singapore

   Decision summary

   The court allowed claims for fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misstatement, and unlawful means conspiracy, awarding Astrawati Aluwi US$1,786,000 with 5.33% interest from commencement of the proceedings and the full costs of the proceedings.

   Participants

   Astrawati Aluwi

   Lo Yew Seng

   High Court of Singapore

   8 months and 29 days later · 271 days

2. 17 June 2026Singapore

   17 June 2026Singapore

   Judgment of the Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore in Civil Appeal No 95 of 2025 dated 17 June 2026

   Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore

   Decision summary

   The court allowed the appeal in part. It affirmed the finding of fraudulent misrepresentation and the award of US$1,786,000 with 5.33% interest, but set aside the findings on negligent misstatement and unlawful means conspiracy and the costs order below.

   Participants

   Lo Yew Seng

   Representative

   Jason Chan SC (For: Lo Yew Seng)

   Astrawati Aluwi

   Representative

   Serene Wan (For: Astrawati Aluwi)

   Representative

   Jimmy Yim SC (For: Astrawati Aluwi)

   Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore

   Judge

   Ang Cheng Hock

   Judge

   Debbie Ong Siew Ling

   Judge

   See Kee Oon

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