Former SAF Regular Charged with Alleged Cheating Offences

On 10 November 2025, Song Yong Pang, Benjamin (“Song”) (37-year-old male Singaporean), a captain of the Singapore Armed Forces (“SAF”) at the material time of the offences, was charged in Court for alleged cheating offences.

2. Sometime between 23 May 2021 to 26 March 2024, over multiple occasions, Song allegedly cheated 16 individuals into giving him monies totalling S$145,250. Song deceived these individuals into believing that the monies were used either for investments or to pay for his mother’s medical bills. Instead, Song used these monies to service his debts and expenses. For his alleged actions, Song faces 18 charges for offences punishable under Section 420 of the Penal Code, of which 13 are amalgamated charges under Section 124(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code and punishable under Section 124(8)(a)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

3. Any person convicted of a cheating offence under Section 420 of the Penal Code can be sentenced to imprisonment of up to 10 years and liable to a fine. Any person convicted of an amalgamated charge punishable under Section 124(8)(a)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Code can face twice the amount of punishment liable for that offence.

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?

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau