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Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
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Taking The Corrupt Route

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5 May 2016

An individual was charged on 5 May 2016 for allegedly giving bribes and agreeing to give bribes to an ICA Officer at the material time of the offences.

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Extending a foreigner’s stay in Singapore by corrupt means is a serious offence.

2. On 5 May 2016, Lim Boon Ian, Raymond will be charged for corruptly giving and corruptly agreeing to give gratification amounting to a sum of $1,680 to Lim Zhi Yin, Catherine, an Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officer, as a reward for granting 30-day social visit passes to various Thai female nationals, an offence punishable under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 241.

3. Singapore adopts a zero tolerance approach towards corruption. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau takes a serious view of any corrupt practices, and will not hesitate to take action against any party involved in such acts.

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