Chinese National Charged with Allegedly Offering Bribe to ICA Inspector
On 11 June 2026, Lin Zekun (“Lin”) (林泽坤, 34-year-old male Chinese National) was charged in Court for allegedly offering a bribe to an Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (“ICA”) Inspector.
2. On 18 May 2026, Lin allegedly offered a bribe of S$200 to Inspector Goh Hee Chuah (“Inspector Goh”) to facilitate Lin’s entry into Singapore after he was denied entry at Woodlands Checkpoint. Inspector Goh rejected the bribe and the case was subsequently referred to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (“CPIB”). For his alleged action, Lin faces one charge punishable under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act (“PCA”).
3. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. Any person convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the PCA can be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both.
4. The 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 report@cpib.gov.sg;
c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or
5) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047.
5. 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?
6. Under the law, the identity of the person making the report is protected, except where the court finds that the person has intentionally made a false statement in his or her report. Informers may choose to remain anonymous when making the report.
Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau