A Singaporean male aged 42, previously employed as an executive officer within the National Environment Agency (NEA), was in court on 16 August where he faced 15 charges related to alleged corruption.
Over the period spanning from May 2019 to April 2022, the accused party, identified as Ruzdiman Salhan Bin Mohamed Salim, is said to have engaged in activities involving the solicitation and attempted solicitation of personal gains.
This specifically pertains to the solicitation of loans totaling S$24,420 from a collective of eight present and former personnel associated with YS Yong Services Pte Ltd (YS), according to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)
CPIB’s statement
National Environment Agency Executive Officer Charged for Alleged Corruption
16 AUG 2023
On 16 August 2023, Ruzdiman Salhan Bin Mohamed Salim (“Ruzdiman”) (42- year-old male Singaporean), an Executive Officer of the National Environment Agency (“NEA”) at the material time, was charged in Court for allegedly committing corruption.
- Sometime between May 2019 and April 2022, Ruzdiman was alleged to have obtained and attempted to obtain gratification in the form of loans totalling S$24,420 from eight current and former employees of YS Yong Services Pte Ltd (“YS”). These were inducements to show leniency during the quality assurance audit of cleaning works by YS for the routes under Ruzdiman’s inspection. For his alleged offences, Ruzdiman faces 15 charges punishable under Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. Any person who is convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act can be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment of up to five years or both.
- 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 [email protected];
c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or
d) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047. - 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?