SINGAPORE, Nov. 12 -- Three former SMRT employees and a fourth man were jailed for conspiring to cheat the rail operator of more than S$4 million (RM12.6 million).

According to CNA, two employees from the Permanent Way Branch of SMRT Trains set up a company under another person's name to secretly obtain contracts from their employer.

District Judge Eddy Tham said the offences involved "grave breach of trust" as the men exploited confidential information and experience to gain a competitive advantage.

"Whilst it's a private organisation, it deals with the provision of a very vital transport service and it's of great importance that it's well-run, especially in terms of its infrastructure and delivery of its rail services," said Judge Th...