SINGAPORE: The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on Thursday (Apr 22) said that it received 239 corruption-related reports last year, ...
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“The consistently high conviction rate for CPIB cases is testament to the strong commitment of CPIB and the Attorney-General’s Chambers in bringing corrupt offenders to task,” the agency said. “Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore continues to maintain its low corruption level and good international standing as one of the least corrupt nations in the world. This requires our constant vigilance and resolute determination to keep corruption at bay,” he said.
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