Investigation into Singaporeans Involved in Keppel Offshore and Marine Corruption Case and Actions Taken

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Prime Minister whether he can provide an update on the status of the investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in respect of the Singaporeans involved in the Keppel Offshore & Marine (KOM) corruption case and the actions which have been taken against responsible individuals thus far.

Investigations into the individuals concerned are ongoing. A request for Mutual Legal Assistance has been sent out to the foreign authorities to formally seek assistance to secure or obtain further evidence for use in the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) investigations. We are awaiting reply on our request. How quickly and to what extent our request will be processed is a matter for the jurisdiction to which the request is made.

We wish to assure the Member that the CPIB will investigate the case thoroughly when all evidence and information have been secured. Only after the investigations are completed, can the Attorney-General's Chambers then properly assess the case and decide on the appropriate response.