Investigations into Purchase of Bicycles by NParks

The following question stood in the name of Mrs Lina Chiam –

To ask the Prime Minister what is the status of CPIB investigations on the purchase of the 26 Brompton bicycles by NParks last year and when will the outcome be disclosed.

MND referred to the CPIB the findings of the internal audit of the

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procurement of the 26 Brompton bicycles by NParks. As there were possible indications of corruption in the procurement, CPIB investigated the matter and submitted the findings to the Attorney-General's Chambers. Upon direction from the Attorney-General's Chambers, CPIB conducted further investigation into these purchases.

CPIB has completed its further investigation recently and forwarded the case to the Public Prosecutor for assessment and determination on whether there is any offence disclosed. As the case is under assessment now by the Public Prosecutor, it is not appropriate to make any comment on its outcome.