Church & Missions

In the closing of his cross-examination of Kong Hee today, former fund manager for City Harvest Church put forth 10 submissions to his former pastor.

This morning, former City Harvest fund manager Chew Eng Han concluded his cross-examination of his former senior pastor Kong Hee.

No points addressing the charges against the accused were brought up in court today by Chew Eng Han, who launched “in-depth into an attack on matters that are not relevant to the charge and … mens rea that is required in the charge.”

15 August 2014 – Summary of Day 10 of CHC hearing

Defendant and former church fund manager Chew Eng Han contests Kong Hee’s evidence that his fund management firm was the one responsible for making decisions about the church’s investments.

Discretion had to be shown when it came to the financing of the Crossover, hence a separate business entity had to be set up.

Former church fund manager Chew Eng Han brings in the “faith element” in his cross-examination of Kong Hee this afternoon.

The court heard this morning why Sun Ho’s US album was delayed and eventually not launched‎. Kong Hee also explained the events that led to the issuance of Firna bonds.

Defense presents extensive paper trail in court showing that church’s lawyer and auditor were kept in the loop regarding CHC’s transactions with Xtron, including the rationale for its selection as artiste management firm for Sun Ho.