Aug 5, 2015 - Chiam Shu Yan. Senior Executive, Corporate Relations. Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. DID: 6490 59
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Press Release by CPIB 3-Week Jail Term for Attempt to Bribe Singapore Customs Officer On 5 August 2015, Zhu Xiaolu, a Chinese national, was sentenced to a 3 week jail term for attempting to bribe a Singapore Customs Officer.
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Zhu Xiaolu was charged in Court on 26 June 2015 for corruptly offering a gratification of
US$200 to Higher Customs Officer Siow Teck Meng as an inducement to allow the release of commercial goods worth US$10,210 without having to apply for a permit, an offence punishable under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter 241. The offer was rejected by the Singapore Customs Officer who reported the matter to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
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In Singapore, it is an offence to bribe, or attempt to bribe, public officers. Any person who
is convicted of a corruption offence can be fined up to $100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment of up to five years or to both.
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Singapore adopts a zero tolerance approach towards corruption. The CPIB takes a serious
view of any corrupt practices, and will not hesitate to take action against any party involved in such acts.
To combat corruption through swift and sure, firm but fair action
Chiam Shu Yan Senior Executive, Corporate Relations Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau DID: 6490 5944 Mobile: 9818 1569 Lee Wei Kit Manager, Corporate Relations Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau DID: 6490 5938 Mobile: 9818 1569
