Chinese National Charged for Allegedly Offering Bribe to NEA Enforcement Officers

On 4 February 2026, Lin Qin (“Lin”) (林琴, 38-year-old female Chinese National) was charged in Court for allegedly offering a bribe to two National Environment Agency (NEA) enforcement officers. She is on a social visit pass to Singapore.

2. On 30 September 2025, Lin allegedly offered a bribe of S$120 to NEA enforcement officers Koh Jun Song and Wai Mei Ying to refrain from taking enforcement action against her for smoking in a non-designated area near Lucky Plaza along Orchard Road. The NEA enforcement officers rejected the bribe, and the case was subsequently referred to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). For her alleged action, Lin 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.

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau