The information in short:
- the negative implications of a possible lag in resolving the Ionescu case in Romania would have a negative effect on the image of the country, especially its image in Asia
- There needs to be justice in the Ionescu case, either in Romania or in Singapore
- All evidence indicate that Mr. Ionescu is guilty, and the position of Singapore was clear and constant: ideally, we would like to organize a trial here, to make sure justice is made but we understand there is no agreement with Romania so the case needs to be judged in Romania
- In Singapore, for a car accident, Ionescu would receive 5 years of prison time, but there are more than one accusations against him
- such a trial in Singapore would last months