3 firms fined, 4 ex-directors jailed in largest case involving false salary declarations to MOM

SINGAPORE - Three firms were fined and four of its former directors were jailed on Thursday in the largest and most extensive case involving false declarations investigated by the Ministry of Manpower to date.

The ruse involved the submission of 111 false salary declarations linked to work permit and S Pass applications or renewals to MOM. On Thursday, Mini Environment Service, which was in the business of providing drainage construction and cleaning services, was fined $396,500.Mohamed Jinna Mohamed Abdul Jaleel, 40, and Parvis Ahamed Mohamed Ghouse, 46, were directors at all three companies at the time of the offences.

Deputy Public Prosecutors Nicholas Khoo, Sarah Thaker and Yeow Xuan stated in court documents that Jinna’s father founded the three companies between 1984 and 1996. As part of the ruse, Haja and Chew submitted work pass applications and renewals for the three companies. The prosecutors said Haja and Chew kept the cash in a safe at their workplace. On occasion, the monies would be distributed to workers returning home on an ad hoc basis. However, there were no rules as to how much money would be distributed, and to which worker.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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