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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Five Chinese nationals charged over scheme to deliberately get arrested in Singapore to sell sex drugs
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A group of Chinese nationals allegedly planned to get caught offering bribes to enforcement officers, so that they could prolong their stay in Singapore while investigations were ongoing. Their plan was to obtain special passes and sell illegal sex enhancement medications while out on bail, said the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on July 18. The mastermind behind the scheme is believed to be a Singaporean drug abuser, who has been arrested and is being investigated by the Central Narcotics Bureau. On July 18, five of the foreigners were charged with corruption. Xiao Xiezhi, 43, faces three charges of allegedly offering bribes amounting to $400 to three National Environment Agency (NEA) enforcement officers on Jan 22 after being caught smoking under a bus stop shelter. Xu Zhishen, 37, faces two charges of allegedly offering bribes of $119 to two police officers on April 27 in the vicinity of Sri Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road. Xu Bixin, 31, faces one charge of allegedly trying to bribe a police officer with $70 on May 3 to not conduct an identity check on him. Huang Chuangshun, 40, faces two charges of allegedly offering $100 in bribes to two NEA officers on June 23 after they caught him smoking at a non-designated smoking area in Orchard. Lin Liangjun, 32, faces four charges of allegedly offering $160 in bribes to four police officers on June 24 to refrain from taking enforcement action against him for his involvement in a traffic accident, by not inquiring further on his identity. All 12 officers rejected the bribes. The foreigners were caught and previously released on agency bail. CPIB investigations found that the accused persons had allegedly paid their bailors to facilitate their bail and bail extensions. While previously out on bail and pending investigations, the men were issued special passes, allowing them to remain in Singapore. Foreigners issued with special passes are not allowed to work here, unless they have valid work passes. The men allegedly sold illegal sexual enhancement medications while out on bail. One of the accused, Xiao, was taken back to the scene in Geylang Lorong 20 by CPIB officers on July 17. He had allegedly handed money to bailors outside the New Cathay Hotel there. The area is a known hub of illicit activity, where illegal sex drugs are often seen being sold openly by street peddlers. Several makeshift roadside booths were seen with such products on display even as the media and CPIB officers were in the area. Investigations into the scheme are ongoing. The prosecutor told the court the men should not be granted bail as they had committed offences after being out on bail previously. She added that they previously paid their bailors to stand as bailors for them, and there is a risk of them colluding and committing more offences. She said: 'If the accused persons are released on bail, there is a real risk of collusion, not just among themselves but with other individuals who are currently being investigated.' The judge ordered for the men to be remanded without bail. Their cases will be heard again on Aug 1. Those convicted of bribery can be jailed for up to five years and fined up to $100,000. CPIB said it looks into all corruption-related complaints and reports, including anonymous ones. Reports can be made online; by e-mailing report@ ; by calling 1800-376-0000; or by mailing CPIB Headquarters @ 2 Lengkok Bahru, S159047. CPIB said where possible, the report should include where, when and how the alleged corrupt act happened; who was involved and their roles; and what bribe was given and favour shown. - The Straits Times/ANN
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- AsiaOne
5 foreigners charged over scheme to get arrested to prolong stay in Singapore and sell sex drugs, Singapore News
A group of five Chinese nationals allegedly offered bribes to police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers, so that they could get arrested and prolong their stay in Singapore. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said on Friday (July 18) that their plan was to obtain Special Passes to sell illegal sex enhancement medication while out on bail. "CPIB investigations further revealed that they had also paid their bailors to facilitate their bail and subsequent bail extensions," said the bureau. "Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing." On Friday, Xiao Xiezhi, Xu Zhishen, Xu Bixin, Huang Chuangshun and Lin Liangjun were charged with corruption, and all of them were denied bail. The five foreigners had attempted to bribe enforcement officers between January and June this year. CPIB said that all 12 NEA and police officers had rejected the bribes. The Straits Times reported that the mastermind is believed to be a Singaporean drug user who has been arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau. In January, Xiao, 43, offered $400 to three NEA officers. He was allegedly smoking under a bus stop shelter, which is a non-designated smoking area. Xu Zhishen, 37, allegedly offered a $119 bribe to two police officers in April to not take enforcement action against him and allow him to leave the incident location in the vicinity of Sri Mariamman Temple along South Bridge Road. Meanwhile, Xu Bixin, 31, in May allegedly offered $70 to a police officer to not conduct an identity check on him. In June, Huang, 40, offered $100 to two NEA officers after he was caught smoking in a non-designated area at Orchard area. And in the same month, Lin allegedly offered $160 to four police officers to not take enforcement action against him for his involvement in a traffic accident, by not enquiring further on his identity. Anyone convicted of a corruption offence can be fined up to $100,000 or face imprisonment of up to five years, or both. [[nid:714531]] chingshijie@
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Five Chinese men tried to exploit Singapore law to stay, sell banned sex pills; now in the dock
SINGAPORE, July 18 — Five Chinese citizens were charged in Singapore with corruption after allegedly offering bribes to enforcement officers in a scheme to prolong their stay in the country and sell illegal sex enhancement medications. All five accused planned to get caught and charged in order to obtain Special Passes and be released on bail, The Straits Times reported today, citing the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). The CPIB claimed that doing so would allow them to continue operating in Singapore even while under investigation. The group is believed to be acting under the direction of a Singaporean drug abuser, who has since been arrested and is under investigation by Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau. The charges Xiao Xiezhi, 43, was charged with offering more than S$400 (about RM1,400) to three National Environment Agency (NEA) officers after being caught smoking under a bus stop shelter on January 22. Xu Zhishen, 37, was charged with offering S$119 (RM415) to two police officers near Sri Mariamman Temple on April 27. Xu Bixin, 31, faces one charge for allegedly offering S$70 (RM245) to a police officer on May 3 to avoid an identity check. Huang Chuangshun, 40, was charged for offering S$100 (RM350) to two NEA officers in Orchard on June 23 after being caught smoking in a non-designated area. Lin Liangjun, 32, faces four charges for offering S$160 (RM560) to four police officers on June 24 to avoid further identity checks following a traffic accident. All 12 enforcement officers involved were reported to have rejected the bribes. Singapore law prescribes a maximum sentence of five years in jail and a fine of up to S$100,000 (RM350,000) upon conviction. CPIB investigations revealed the five accused had allegedly paid their bailors to help secure their release and bail extensions. The Singapore daily reported that CPIB officers yesterday took Xiao to Geylang Lorong 20, where he allegedly handed cash to his bailors outside the New Cathay Hotel. The five accused have been denied bail after prosecutors argued that allowing them to be free posed 'a real risk of collusion, not just amongst themselves, but with other individuals who are currently being investigated' as they had committed new offences previously. The judge ordered that all five be remanded pending their next court date on August 1.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Singapore charges 5 Chinese nationals over bribery scheme to extend stay, sell sex drugs
In an attempt to prolong their stay in Singapore , five Chinese nationals allegedly bribed police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers, hoping to get arrested and obtain special passes. Special passes are issued to foreigners who are assisting in investigations or required to attend court. According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), the men wanted to sell illegal sex enhancement medication while on bail. 'CPIB investigations further revealed that the men had also paid their bailors to facilitate their bail and subsequent bail extensions,' it said, adding that investigations into the scheme are ongoing. Xiao Xiezhi, Xu Zhishen, Xu Bixin, Huang Chuangshun and Lin Liangjun were charged on Friday with bribery. All five were denied bail. The five men individually attempted to bribe police and NEA officers between January and June. In January, Xiao allegedly offered three NEA enforcement officers S$400 (US$310) after the 43-year-old was caught allegedly smoking under a bus stop shelter, which is a non-designated smoking area.
Online Citizen
3 days ago
- Online Citizen
Five Chinese nationals charged in Singapore for bribery plot to extend stay and sell illegal sex drugs
A group of Chinese nationals has been charged in Singapore for allegedly planning to offer bribes to enforcement officers so they could remain in the country and continue illicit activities while under investigation. According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on 18 July 2025, the accused intended to obtain Special Passes and bail themselves out after getting caught, allowing them to sell illegal sex enhancement medication during their release. The scheme is believed to have been orchestrated by a Singaporean drug abuser, who has since been arrested and is currently under investigation by the Central Narcotics Bureau. On 18 July 2025, five of the foreign nationals were formally charged with corruption. Xiao Xiezhi, aged 43, faces three charges for allegedly offering more than S$400 in bribes to three National Environment Agency (NEA) officers. This allegedly occurred on 22 January after he was caught smoking under a bus stop shelter. Xu Zhishen, aged 37, faces two charges for allegedly offering a bribe of S$119 to two police officers on 27 April in the vicinity of Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road. Xu Bixin, aged 31, faces one charge for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer with S$70 on 3 May to avoid an identity check. Huang Chuangshun, aged 40, has been charged with offering S$100 to two NEA officers on 23 June after he was caught smoking in a non-designated smoking area at Orchard. Lin Liangjun, aged 32, faces four charges for allegedly offering S$160 in bribes to four police officers on 24 June. He allegedly tried to persuade them not to pursue further action related to a traffic accident or enquire further about his identity. All 12 enforcement officers rejected the bribes, according to CPIB. CPIB investigations revealed that the accused allegedly paid their bailors to facilitate both their bail and bail extensions. Xiao was brought back to Geylang Lorong 20 on 17 July by CPIB officers, where he had allegedly handed cash to bailors outside the New Cathay Hotel. Investigations into the broader scheme remain ongoing. In court, the prosecutor argued that the men should not be granted bail. She noted that the accused had committed new offences after previously being released on bail and had paid individuals to act as bailors, raising concerns about further collusion and repeat offences. She told the court: 'If the accused persons are released on bail, there is a real risk of collusion, not just amongst themselves, but with other individuals who are currently being investigated.' The judge ordered that all five men be remanded without bail. Their cases will return to court on 1 August. If convicted of bribery in Singapore, individuals face a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to S$100,000. CPIB reiterated its commitment to investigating all corruption-related complaints, including those submitted anonymously. Members of the public can lodge reports through various channels. Reports should ideally include where, when, and how the alleged act occurred, who was involved and their roles, the bribe amount, and the favour received in return. Complaints can be submitted via an e-Complaint at by email to report@ by calling the Duty Officer at 1800-376-0000, or by writing to CPIB Headquarters at 2 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159047.
