Debated in Parliament on 4 Oct 2023.
Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether any studies will be initiated to look into the inflation impact caused by the alleged billion-dollar money laundering activities that are being investigated, either in relation to the real estate or other assets that have been seized; and (b) if not, why not.
This query relates to the recent anti-money laundering operations conducted by the Police and Singapore’s anti-money laundering framework. The Ministerial Statement on Singapore’s Anti-money Laundering Regime at the Sitting on 3 October 2023 has addressed this query. [Please refer to "Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Regime", Official Report, 3 October 2023, Vol 95, Issue 113, Ministerial Statements section.]