MOM Probes Alleged Fraudulent Work Injury Claim Following Sumo Salad Owner’s Death
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating a troubling case of an alleged fraudulent workplace injury claim involving a former employee of EatGreen Pte. Ltd, the company behind the Sumo Salad outlet in Holland Village. The case took a tragic turn when Jane Lee, the salad bar’s owner and a mother of two, was found dead shortly after posting about the incident on Facebook.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has confirmed they are now investigating her death as an unnatural one. Meanwhile, MOM has assured the public that they are working closely with the insurer to determine the legitimacy of the claim filed under the Work Injury Compensation (WIC) Act.
Social Media Allegations Spark Investigation
Jane Lee had published two emotionally charged Facebook posts on 18 July 2025, alleging that a former employee had faked a workplace injury in an attempt to secure compensation. According to Lee, the employee had staged a fall just before their employment contract ended and then sought medical attention while exaggerating the injury.
She also claimed to have video evidence of the individual performing daily tasks without any visible difficulty. Lee suggested that the alleged fraud was orchestrated with the help of a legal firm that advises foreign workers on how to exploit the WIC system.
“These scammers are targeting small businesses like mine that don’t have full insurance coverage,” Lee wrote. “Because of a gap in our insurance policy, we are now victims of what I believe to be a calculated scheme.”
Her second post tagged both MOM and SPF, calling for an urgent investigation and warning other small businesses that they could be next.
MOM and Police Respond to Serious Allegations
Following her death, MOM issued a statement offering their condolences to Lee’s family and confirmed they had been in contact with her over the matter prior to her passing. The ministry reiterated its stance on fraud, saying, “MOM will not hesitate to take action against those found to be abusing the WIC system.”
They also urged other employers who suspect fraudulent activity to reach out to the ministry for assistance.
The Singapore Police have not disclosed the cause of Jane Lee’s death but confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
Small Businesses Vulnerable to Work Injury Claims Abuse
This incident has sparked broader concern among the local business community, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which often lack the resources or insurance buffers to withstand protracted legal or compensation claims.
With high-CPM keywords such as “fraudulent insurance claims,” “work injury compensation,” and “SME protection Singapore,” this case brings attention to the vulnerabilities many business owners face in navigating regulatory processes meant to protect both workers and employers.
Lee’s tragic death, paired with her detailed account of the alleged fraud, has triggered widespread sympathy and calls for regulatory reform. The spotlight is now on MOM and SPF to address not only this individual case but also systemic gaps that may enable such abuses.
As investigations continue, many in the community are watching closely to see if this incident sparks policy changes to better protect honest employers and prevent future tragedies.
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