UOB v Lippo Marina Collection lawsuit

Nothing improper about giving furniture rebates, says defence

UOB claims developer conspired with buyers to inflate about $182m of home loans

The Marina Collection is a Sentosa Cove condominium developed by LMC that was launched for sale in late 2007.
The Marina Collection is a Sentosa Cove condominium developed by LMC that was launched for sale in late 2007. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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A bitter legal battle between an Indonesian developer and United Overseas Bank (UOB) over claims that a conspiracy was hatched among buyers of units on Sentosa to inflate about $182 million of home loans is nearing its final act.

The suit filed by UOB against Lippo Marina Collection (LMC) and the two agents wrapped up last month after a 10-day trial with the High Court set to deliver its verdict this month.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 07, 2021, with the headline Nothing improper about giving furniture rebates, says defence. Subscribe