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Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
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Taxi Drivers Operating Under the Cross Border Taxi Scheme Arrested for Alleged Bribery Offences

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30 March 2026

Eight Singaporean taxi drivers, operating under the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme, arrested for allegedly giving bribes to avoid enforcement action against them by Malaysia law enforcement officers.

On 30 March 2026, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) arrested eight Singaporean taxi drivers aged between 47 to 74. These taxi drivers, operating under the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme, are alleged to have given bribes to avoid enforcement action against them by Malaysia law enforcement officers for driving in the bus lane along the Woodlands-Johor Bahru Causeway.

2. Investigations are ongoing against the arrested persons for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

3. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. CPIB will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against any parties involved in corrupt activities.

Annex A

An alleged individual involved in giving bribes in CPIB’s custody on 30 March 2026.

Photo (CPIB): An alleged individual (left) involved in giving bribes in CPIB’s custody on 30 March 2026.

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