Featured image adapted from Changi Airport on Facebook and @changiairport on Instagram.
A 32-year-old Chinese national has been charged after allegedly attempting to bribe eight individuals at Changi Airport to secure entry into Singapore.
All eight rejected his offers, which allegedly took place across six separate incidents on 29 Sep.
The man, identified as Zhang Yanxiong, was charged in court on 5 Nov.
According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), the alleged incidents took place at Changi Airport Terminal 1.
Source: Changi Airport on Facebook, for illustration purposes only
Among those approached were three Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) inspectors: Muhammad Irfan Bin Mohd Margono, Neo Yi Ting Beryl, and Teo Xin Xin Kezenn.
Zhang allegedly offered them at least S$100 before making a separate offer of S$150 to Inspectors Neo and Teo.
He is also accused of offering S$150 to ICA Staff Sergeant Muhammad Muhsan Bin Mohd Razali and ICA Sergeant Achmad Susanto Bin Noor Mohammad.
Two more alleged offers of S$150 each were made to ICA Sergeant Nurman Bin Abdul Rahman and Certis Aviation Security Officer Yeo Lak Chye.
The final alleged offer involved at least S$100, which Zhang purportedly offered to Chua Siu Min, a customer service officer employed by APBA TG Human Resource Pte Ltd.
CPIB said the alleged bribes were meant to influence the immigration clearance process and allow Zhang to enter Singapore.
Source: @changiairport on Instagram, for illustration purposes only
Following the rejection of his alleged bribes, the case was referred to CPIB for investigation.
Zhang now faces six charges under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960 (PCA).
In Singapore, anyone convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the PCA may be fined up to S$100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.
Reiterating Singapore’s zero-tolerance stance towards corruption, CPIB also outlined the channels through which members of the public can report suspected cases.
Reports can be made through an online form, via email, by calling 1800-376-0000, or by writing to CPIB Headquarters.
CPIB investigates all corruption-related reports, including anonymous submissions. Informers’ identities are protected by law unless a court finds that they intentionally provided false information in their reports.
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