A soldier squats down among other SAF soldiers. (AFP Photo)

31-year-old Phua Poh Sim, an army captain with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), was charged with five counts of corruption at a local court on Monday.

According to The Straits Times, Puah is accused of receiving between S$1,700 and S$28,000 from Yow Wah, a businessman, between May and August 2008.

In turn, Yow, 58, allegedly received confidential information on the SAF's military projects. He was charged with bribery at the same court.

A pre-trial conference has been set for 9 July. Both men face a fine of up to $100,000 and/or a jail term of up to five years per charge if convicted.

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