Ex Company Director and Former Solutions Architect Charged with Alleged Corruption Offences
On 9 March 2026, two individuals were charged in Court with alleged corruption offences. They are:
a) Lim Chee How, Nicholas (“Lim”) (林志豪, 45-year-old male Singaporean), a Solutions Architect of ATOS Information Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd (“ATOS”) at the material time of the offences; and
b) Hoo Cheong Hau (“Hoo”) (胡昌豪, 43-year-old male Singaporean), a Director of Ten Innovation Pte Ltd (“Ten Innovation”) at the material time of the offences.
2. Sometime between 2016 and 2017, over multiple occasions, Lim allegedly accepted bribes totaling S$125,000 from Hoo as rewards to further the business interests of Ten Innovation with ATOS in relation to a government contract.
3. For their alleged actions, Lim and Hoo face two charges each under section 6(a) and 6(b), respectively, read with Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (“PCA”), which are amalgamated charges pursuant to Section 124(4) and punishable under Section 124(8)(a)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
4. 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. Under Section 7 of the PCA, the maximum imprisonment term for each offence of corruption can be increased to seven years if it is in relation to a matter or contract or sub-contract with the Government or public body. Any person convicted of an amalgamated charge punishable under Section 124(8)(a)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Code can face twice the amount of punishment liable for that offence.
5. 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 report@cpib.gov.sg;
c) Call the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000; or
d) Write to us at the CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047.
6. 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?
7. Under the law, the identity of the person making the report will be kept confidential, except when the court finds that the person has made a false statement in his corruption complaint. Complainants may also choose not to reveal their personal details when lodging a corruption complaint.
Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau