Assistant manager in Singapore charged with accepting bribes of at least S$230,000 cash and gifts over 10 years

The Straits Times has contacted DSO for comments on Poh’s employment status.

Meanwhile, four men were charged alongside Poh on March 23. CPIB said the bribes were to advance the interests of these men’s respective companies with DSO involving renovation projects around Science Park Drive.

Alex Lee Yew Huat, a director at Fire-Mech Engineering, allegedly conspired with William Teo, a project manager at Shanghai Chong Kee Furniture & Construction, on at least five occasions between 2013 and 2014 to hand Poh some $70,000 to advance the business interests of Teo’s firm.

Lee, 53, is also accused of conspiring with Jason Chua Aik Leng, a senior director at Wah Loon Engineering, on at least two occasions between 2018 and 2019 to give gratification amounting to at least $150,000 to Poh for the same reasons.

CPIB said Lee had acquired at least $180,000 in corrupt benefits as a result of his actions. Lee faces two corruption charges and one charge under the CDSA.

Teo, 48, and Chua, 66, each faces one corruption charge.

A fourth man, Peh Ee Sang, was also charged with one count of corruption for allegedly giving Poh bribes of at least $10,000 between 2022 and 2023.

Peh, the director of general contractor Atdio, is accused of bribing Poh on at least three occasions to advance the business interests of his firm with DSO.

All four did not enter a plea. Their cases will be mentioned again on April 22.

The CPIB said Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, and the agency will look into all corruption-related complaints and reports, even if they are anonymous.

The public can lodge an e-complaint here. They can also call the duty officer on 1800-376-0000, or write to CPIB Headquarters at 2 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159047. – The Straits Times/ANN