Trio Charged for Alleged Offences in Relation to Lifting Works

On 3 December 2024, the following three individuals were charged in Court for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Penal Code:

a) Remy bin Hashim (“Remy”) (52-year-old male Singaporean), Lifting Superintendent of Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd (“Exyte”) at the material time;

b) Kumaravail S/O Krishna (“Kumar”) (49-year-old male Singaporean), Lifting Supervisor of Exyte at the material time; and

c) Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Don (“Rahman”) (38-year-old male Singaporean), Lifting Supervisor of Exyte at the material time.

Alleged Corruption Offences

2. Between May and July 2022, Remy was alleged to have corruptly obtained gratification of S$2,000 from a subcontractor of Exyte, as an inducement for the subcontractor to pass the lifting assessment at a project worksite. Remy was also alleged to have later corruptly given Rahman S$300 to ensure that the said subcontractor passed the lifting assessment. During the same period, Remy and Rahman allegedly corruptly obtained a red packet of S$200 each, with Rahman also allegedly obtaining a bottle of Chivas Regal whiskey, from another subcontractor of Exyte as a reward for approving the subcontractor’s application to carry out lifting works at the project worksite. In addition, Remy was alleged to have corruptly obtained S$600 from a third subcontractor, as an inducement for allocating lifting resources to this subcontractor’s company.

3. For their actions, Remy faces four charges punishable under Section 6(a) and 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, while Rahman faces two charges of corruptly accepting and obtaining gratification punishable under Section 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Alleged Misappropriation Offences

4. On at least six occasions between October and November 2022, Remy and Kumar allegedly conspired with three other individuals to dishonestly convert Exyte’s lifting machinery at a project worksite for their own use to advance the business interests of Venki Construction and Trading Pte Ltd.

5. For their actions, Remy and Kumar each face one charge punishable under Section 403 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code, which is amalgamated pursuant to Section 124(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

6. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. Any person convicted of a corruption offence under Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act can be fined up to S$100,000 or sentenced to imprisonment of up to five years or both. Any person convicted of an offence under Section 403 of the Penal Code can be sentenced to imprisonment of up to two years, or liable to a fine, or both.

7. 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.

8. 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?

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau