Four Chinese nationals charged with instigating bus strike released on bail

The four SMRT drivers from China charged with instigating last week's strike, were on Thursday released on bail pending a further court mention on Dec 12.

Gao Yue Qiang, 32, Liu Xiangying, 33, and Wang Xianjie, 39, were out on bail of $10,000, while He Jun Ling, 32, who faces a second charge of inciting the strike was released on $20,000 bail.

The four accused persons left the Subordinate Courts in taxi, accompanied by a small group of unidentified persons.

It is also not known who posted their bail, although lawyer M.Ravi and representatives from migrant worker groups were present to help in the process.

Clockwise from top left: SMRT bus drivers from China: He Jun Ling, Liu Xiang Ying, Gao Yue Qiang and Wang Xianjie. Gao, Liu and Wang, have been granted bail of $10,000, while He, who faces a second charge of inciting the strike needs to raise $20,000. -- PHOTOS: ZAOBAO, CAROLINE CHIA