Chinese National Charged for Allegedly Offering Bribe to ICA Officer

On 10 March 2026, Kong Zhenni (“Kong”) (孔珍妮, 38-year-old female Chinese National) was charged in Court for allegedly offering a bribe to an Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (“ICA”) officer.

2. On 26 December 2025, Kong allegedly offered a bribe of S$100 to an ICA officer, Inspector Gimis Kwek, as an inducement to allow her entry into Singapore via Changi Airport Terminal 4. Inspector Kwek rejected the bribe and the case was subsequently referred to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). For her alleged action, Kong faces one charge punishable under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

3. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. Any person convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act can be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.

4. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) looks into all corruption-related complaints and reports, including anonymous ones, and can be reached via the following channels:

a) Lodge an e-Complaint;
b) Email us at report@cpib.gov.sg; 
c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or
d) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047.

5. Where possible, the report should include the following information:

a) Where, when and how did the alleged corrupt act happen?
b) Who was involved and what were their roles?
c) What was the bribe given and the favour shown?

6. Under the law, the identity of the person making the report will be kept confidential, except when the court finds that the person has made a false statement in his corruption complaint. Complainants may also choose not to reveal their personal details when lodging a corruption complaint.

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