Security Supervisor Charged with Alleged Offences under the PCA and EFMA

On 24 December 2024, Tanayogaraj A/L Nagaraji (“Tanayogaraj”) (40-year-old male Malaysian), a Security Supervisor with Jasa Investigation & Security Services Pte Ltd at the material time, was charged in Court with alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960 and the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

2. On or about 22 November 2024, Tanayogaraj was alleged to have corruptly obtained S$29 in gratification from a resident of a dormitory. The gratification was meant as an inducement for not reporting the said resident for bringing a contraband cigarette into the dormitory. In addition, Tanayogaraj was also alleged to have in his possession, without lawful authority, a work pass which was issued to the said resident.

3. For his actions, Tanayogaraj faces one charge for an offence punishable under Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960, and one charge under Section 22(1)(f) and punishable under Section 22(1)(i) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

4. 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 1960 can be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment of up to five years or both. Any person convicted of an offence punishable under Section 22(1)(i) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 can be fined up to S$20,000 or sentenced to imprisonment of up to two years or both.

5. 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 ↗ (opens in new tab); 
c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or
d) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047.

6. 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