Four Individuals Charged with Alleged Corruption In The Construction Sector

2. In 2024, on two occasions, Xu had given bribes totalling S$5,800 to
Hau as a reward for engaging Ann Tat for jobs from FHLB and FHLE.

3. For their alleged actions, Xu faces two charges for offences under
Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act (“PCA”), while
Hau faces two charges under Section 6(a) of the PCA.

Alleged Corruption Offences Involving Hau, Oh and Kou Hou

4. On 18 March 2025, Hau allegedly abetted by engaging in a conspiracy
with Oh to give a bribe of S$1,000 to Kou Hou. The bribe was a reward for
Kou Hou to facilitate the setting up of a vending machine at the construction
site of the Air Traffic Control Centre.

5. For their alleged actions, Hau and Oh face one charge each under
Section 6(b) read with Section 29(a) of the PCA, while Kou Hou
faces one charge under Section 6(a) of the PCA.

6. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption.
Any person convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the PCA can
be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding five
years or both.

7. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) looks into all corruption-related
complaints and reports, including anonymous ones,
and can be reached via the following channels:

a) Lodge an e-Complaint;

b) Email us at report@cpib.gov.sg; 

c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or

5) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047.

8. Where possible, the report should include the following information:

a) Where, when and how did the alleged corrupt act happen?

b) Who was involved and what were their roles?

c) What was the bribe given and the favour shown?

9. Under the law, the identity of the person making the report is protected,
except where the court finds that the person has intentionally made a false
statement in his or her report. Informers may choose to remain anonymous
when making the report.

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau