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SINGAPORE - A couple and their two sons who allegedly gave bribes to condominium and property managers to further the interests of their family construction business were charged on June 26.
The family of four includes Ong Chin Kee, 66, and his wife, Lea Lam Moy, 66, who are directors of OCL Building Services.
Their sons, the firm’s project director Jovi Ong Teng Hong, 36, and general manager Jordan Ong Wei How, 30, were also charged.
Each of the four was handed 17 charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
In a statement, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said the offences committed by the Singaporeans allegedly occurred between 2018 and 2022 and involved $56,260 in bribes.
According to company records, OCL are primarily general contractors for building construction and major upgrading works, while its secondary business activity is listed as painting and decorating.
Ong Chin Kee was also handed four charges for allegedly obstructing the course of justice, the CPIB added.
In court on June 26, Mr Tang Shangwei the lawyer from from WongPartnership representing each of the four told the court they were contesting the charges.
Their cases were adjourned to July 24 for a pre-trial conference.
More at https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...-property-managers-to-further-family-business
The family of four includes Ong Chin Kee, 66, and his wife, Lea Lam Moy, 66, who are directors of OCL Building Services.
Their sons, the firm’s project director Jovi Ong Teng Hong, 36, and general manager Jordan Ong Wei How, 30, were also charged.
Each of the four was handed 17 charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
In a statement, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said the offences committed by the Singaporeans allegedly occurred between 2018 and 2022 and involved $56,260 in bribes.
According to company records, OCL are primarily general contractors for building construction and major upgrading works, while its secondary business activity is listed as painting and decorating.
Ong Chin Kee was also handed four charges for allegedly obstructing the course of justice, the CPIB added.
In court on June 26, Mr Tang Shangwei the lawyer from from WongPartnership representing each of the four told the court they were contesting the charges.
Their cases were adjourned to July 24 for a pre-trial conference.
More at https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...-property-managers-to-further-family-business
