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The British banker who sparked outrage in Singapore with his sneering comments about 'poor people' has lost his job and been forced to flee the country.

Anton Casey received death threats after his Facebook remarks about the 'stench of public transport' were reposted on websites and forums around the world.

Locals were infuriated and a petition was launched to have Casey deported.

But their campaign proved unnecessary.

Horrified by the furore, Casey's employer Crossinvest Asia carried out a swift investigation, then announced they had 'parted ways' with immediate effect.

The 39-year-old left the country with wife Bernice, a former Miss Singapore, and five-year-old son - in economy class, according to the Daily Mail.

Casey, a wealth manager, described his comments as "the worst mistake of my life".

He sent an email from Australia to a Singaporean newspaper which said: "‘I hope the people of Singapore will allow me to volunteer my time and resources to community projects to make amends.

"I also hope the people of Singapore, my adopted home, will forgive me over time."

In one Facebook post, included a picture of his five-year-old son on the MRT, Singapore's train system, with the caption: "Daddy where is your car and who are all these poor people?"

Another photo showed his son in his Porsche with the caption: "Ahhhhhhhhh reunited with my baby. Normal service can resume, once I have washed the stench of public transport off me...!"

In another he called a Singaporean taxi driver a 'retard' for wearing arm warmers and mittens and having a towel on his lap.

He added: "After 11 years of residency, I am still trying to understand THESE people!"

The situation was made worse when a clip appeared on YouTube which appeared to show Casey mocking the furious reaction to his comments.

He later issued a public apology but the damage had already been done.

Crossinvest Asia, posted a statement on Facebook, which said: "The online comments made by Mr Casey do not represent the culture that we have built over many years.

"Accordingly, Crossinvest Asia and Mr Casey have parted ways with immediate effect."