SCDF Officer and Wife Charged for Alleged Cheating Offences Involving Over $130,000

On 16 October 2025, two individuals were charged in Court with alleged cheating offences:

a) Muhammad Zahid Bin Rosli (“Zahid”) (41-year-old male Singaporean), a Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”) officer posted to the Civil Defence Academy at the material time of the offences; and

b) Nuraifa Binte Ahmad (“Nuraifa”) (38-year-old female Singaporean), Sole Proprietor of Grundy Wellness Network (“Grundy”) and Director of Clutch Esports Pte. Ltd. (“Clutch”) at the material time of the offences.

Alleged cheating offences involving Muhammad Zahid Bin Rosli (“Zahid”) and Nuraifa Binte Ahmad (“Nuraifa”) relating to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”)

2. Between 2017 and 2023, Zahid allegedly cheated the SCDF of about S$52,000 by dishonestly concealing his personal interest in Grundy and Clutch when he submitted quotations from both companies to the SCDF on separate occasions for different paintball and Esports events. It is alleged that Nuraifa intentionally aided Zahid to cheat the SCDF by uploading invoices from Grundy and Clutch in the Government Electronic Business (“GeBIZ”) Portal so that the companies would receive payment for organising the respective events.

3. For his alleged actions, Zahid faces 16 charges under Section 420 of the Penal Code. For her alleged actions, Nuraifa faces 16 charges under Section 420 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code.

Alleged cheating offences involving Muhammad Zahid Bin Rosli (“Zahid”) and Nuraifa Binte Ahmad (“Nuraifa”) relating to the Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”)

4. Between 2018 and 2023, Zahid allegedly cheated the MHA of about S$80,000 by dishonestly concealing his personal interest in Grundy and Clutch when he submitted quotations from both companies to the MHA on separate occasions for different paintball and Esports events.

5. Additionally, on 14 December 2023, Zahid allegedly attempted to cheat the MHA of about S$37,000 by dishonestly concealing his personal interest in Clutch when he submitted a quotation from Clutch to the MHA for an Esports event.

6. On 20 August 2021 and 30 November 2022, it is alleged that Nuraifa intentionally aided Zahid to cheat the MHA of about S$33,400 by appending her signature as the Programme Director of Grundy on the Invitation to Quote (“ITQ”) for two Esports events to conceal Zahid's personal interest in Grundy during the approval process. This was done to induce the MHA to approve Grundy and Clutch’s quotations on the two separate occasions.

7. For his alleged actions, Zahid faces 12 charges under Section 420 of the Penal Code, of which one is punishable under Section 512(2) of the Penal Code. For her alleged actions, Nuraifa faces two charges under Section 420 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code.

Other alleged cheating offences involving Nuraifa Binte Ahmad (“Nuraifa”) relating to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”)

8. On 21 March 2022, it is alleged that Nuraifa intentionally aided Zahid to cheat the SCDF and the MHA of about S$27,000 by incorporating Clutch and agreeing to be its Director to conceal Zahid's personal interest in Clutch when he submitted quotations to the SCDF and the MHA through Clutch. This was done to induce the SCDF and the MHA to approve Clutch's quotations on multiple occasions. For her alleged actions, Nuraifa faces one charge under Section 420 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code.

9. Any person convicted of an offence under Section 420 of the Penal Code can be sentenced to imprisonment of up to 10 years, and also be liable to a fine.

10. 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.

11. 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