In an unusual sight yesterday, embattled oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin was charged outside a courtroom for an additional count of abetment of forgery for the purpose of cheating.

The 78-year-old founder of Hin Leong Trading - better known as O.K. Lim, - was hit with a second charge. It had to be read to a frail-looking Lim in Mandarin outside the State Courts because he was not allowed into the court due to a respiratory problem. On his way to court earlier, Lim had to be supported by two women, one of whom is a family member.