CORRUPT PRACTICES INVESTIGATION BUREAU

AML / KYC

Singapore Launches Law Enforcement Strategy to Tackle Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2024

The strategy identifies 4 focus areas and 10 key actions to ensure that law enforcement agencies remain at the forefront of AML efforts.

Enforcement

Two Ex-Sembcorp Marine Execs Charged in Singapore for Corruption Offences

By Editors | 01/04/2024

The two former executives face five charges over bribes paid to Brazilian officials and politicians to further the company’s business interests in the country.

Enforcement

Former CEO of Aon Singapore Charged With Bribery

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2024

Collin Chiew has been accused of receiving SGD 668,000 in bribes and faces five counts of corruption as well as a money laundering charge.

AML / KYC

Ex-Sembcorp Marine Exec Charged in Singapore for Corruption Offences

By Editors | 17/08/2023

The former executive obtained or attempted to obtain bribes totalling more than SGD 202,000 over six years, the CPIB said.

AML / KYC

Singapore Shaken by Rare Corruption Probe

By Editors | 17/07/2023

A government minister and a prominent property tycoon were arrested and released on bail last week.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Jails Russian National for Deceiving Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2021

The banks were deceived regarding true beneficial ownership in their decision to open bank accounts between 2014 to 2017.

AML / KYC

Singapore: Former BP Director Jailed on Corruption Charges

By Editors | 14/05/2021

The former regional director was also ordered to pay a penalty of SGD 6.2 million and faces additional money laundering charges.

AML / KYC

OCBC Speeds Up Criminal Probes Through Automated System ‘POET’

By Editors | 03/02/2020

‘POET’ digitally receives and responds to investigation requests with minimal human intervention, allowing OCBC to respond to law enforcement requests within 1-2 working days.