Three former coaches have been charged in Singapore for allegedly conspiring to submit falsified finswimming results. This manipulation reportedly led to six athletes being improperly selected for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.
Muhammad Faiz Suhaimi, 33, Ho Ho Huat, 56, and Gary Lee Quan Hua, 35, all former coaches with the Singapore Underwater Federation, are facing multiple charges. Faiz and Ho each received three charges of forgery for the purpose of cheating, while Lee was given two charges. The alleged conspiracy involved creating false electronic records and altering official result sheets for the "1st Malaysia Fin Swimming Championship 2023." These falsified results were reportedly intended to deceive the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and secure spots for athletes in the SEA Games. Had the results not been manipulated, the six athletes would not have qualified. Conviction for forgery for the purpose of cheating carries a potential jail sentence of up to 10 years and a fine.
