Singapore: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

The increased reliance on digital communication and online banking has created greater potential for digitally-enabled scams. If not appropriately addressed, scam losses may undermine confidence in digital systems.

Few events are as disruptive and high-stakes for an individual or a business as an unexpected raid by regulatory authorities or law enforcement. Whether it takes place at a home or in an office, the impact is immediate.

There is presently no overarching legislation in Singapore protecting whistleblowers. However, statutes containing provisions affording protection for specific reports exist. Examples of such statutes include the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960 ("PCA") and the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, which protect the identity of informers.