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Told you that coolie genes have criminal minds!
Five airline staff members, including Singaporean and Vietnamese nationals, were charged in the State Courts on July 23 for allegedly accepting bribes to waive excess luggage fees. The alleged offences occurred between 2020 and 2023. In some instances, staff members also reportedly bribed a superior to avoid being reported for accepting these illicit payments. The total amount involved in the alleged bribes was approximately S$41,000, with individual bribes ranging from S$700 to larger sums offered to senior staff and the general manager.
The suspects each face between one and five charges under Singapore’s Prevention of Corruption Act. They were granted bail of S$10,000 each, and the next court hearing is scheduled for August 20. If convicted, the individuals could face fines of up to S$100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) stated that it investigates all corruption-related complaints, including anonymous reports, and encouraged members of the public to report suspected corrupt practices through its official channels.
Five airline staff members, including Singaporean and Vietnamese nationals, were charged in the State Courts on July 23 for allegedly accepting bribes to waive excess luggage fees. The alleged offences occurred between 2020 and 2023. In some instances, staff members also reportedly bribed a superior to avoid being reported for accepting these illicit payments. The total amount involved in the alleged bribes was approximately S$41,000, with individual bribes ranging from S$700 to larger sums offered to senior staff and the general manager.
The suspects each face between one and five charges under Singapore’s Prevention of Corruption Act. They were granted bail of S$10,000 each, and the next court hearing is scheduled for August 20. If convicted, the individuals could face fines of up to S$100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) stated that it investigates all corruption-related complaints, including anonymous reports, and encouraged members of the public to report suspected corrupt practices through its official channels.
