Bright career ruined by a char boh..what a pity..
SINGAPORE - Former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) chief Ng Boon Gay was known as a tough leader who commanded the respect of his juniors in the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
He started his career at SPF in 2001 after he graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with first-class honours in maths.
The 44-year-old rose up the ranks and headed the Criminal Investigation Department from 2008 until he left to head the CNB in February 2010, reported The Straits Times.
Described as ambitious by a colleague who requested anonymity, Mr Ng led his team in solving many major cases including the Kallang stabbings in May 2010 which left one man dead and three others seriously injured.
He also came down hard on loansharks with the CID arresting close to 2,000 suspected loan sharks and runners during his watch.
The Public Service Commission local merit scholarship recipient also has an array of educational achievements under his belt.
Besides graduating with first-class honours in mathematics from NUS, he also earned a master's in business administration from NUS in 2001 and received an award for best graduate student.
In 2009, NUS conferred on him the Outstanding Science Alumni award.
Mr Ng is currently being investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) and will be officially relieved of his duties from February 1.
He will be replaced by Mr Ng Ser Song, 49, currently director of the Police Intelligence Department.
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