Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchases

Singapore has referred eight civil servants to the police following an inquiry into property purchases made near planned railway stations, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. [1]

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing announced the police referrals during remarks to Parliament, according to Al Jazeera. The investigation began after a working paper by a United States based think tank discovered that civil servants were disproportionately likely to buy properties near future Mass Rapid Transit stations before those locations were announced to the public. [1]

Chan Chun Sing stated that the government identified eight individuals who warranted further examination regarding the potential misuse of nonpublic information. The Singapore Civil Service supports the government and employs approximately 89,000 workers. [1][2]

The public service division forms part of the broader Singapore Public Service alongside the armed forces and statutory boards. Authorities have passed the details to the police to determine whether criminal offenses occurred during the land transactions. [1][2]