Man, 32, from China, allegedly tried to bribe ICA officers & airport staff repeatedly to gain entry into S’pore

A 32-year-old male Chinese national was charged with allegedly offering bribes amounting to S$800 to multiple individuals at Changi Airport to gain entry into Singapore.

Zhang Yanxiong faced six charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and was charged on Nov. 5.

On Sep. 29 at Changi Airport Terminal 1, Zhang allegedly offered the bribes on six separate occasions to eight individuals.

He allegedly offered at least S$100 bribes to three Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers, a S$150 bribe to two ICA officers, a S$150 bribe to two ICA officers, and a S$150 bribe to an ICA officer.

The eight individuals were offered the money on six separate occasions.

Zhang also allegedly offered a S$150 bribe to a Certis Aviation security officer and a S$100 bribe to a customer service officer.

He apparently did so to influence the immigration clearance process to gain entry into Singapore.

The eight individuals rejected the bribes.

The case was subsequently referred to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).

If found guilty of corruptly giving or agreeing to give or offering any gratification to any agent as an inducement or reward, Zhang could face a fine of up to S$100,000 or a jail term of up to five years.