Wealthy Chinese nationals in Singapore: Tales of rags to riches and hard work

SINGAPORE – Bentley cars, Patek Philippe timepieces, good class bungalows and collectible Bearbricks with price tags reaching into the thousands.

What is now known as

Singapore’s worst money laundering case,

involving more than $2.4 billion of assets, has offered a tantalising glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of Singapore’s elite Chinese residents.