Corruption complaints drop in 2025, cases hit record low of 68: CPIB
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The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from tCorruption complaints drop in 2025, cases hit record low of 68: CPIB
The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from the 177 reports received in 2024.Of these, 68 reports were pursuable and registered as new cases for investigation in 2025, reportedly the lowest since records began in 2010. CPIB said it determines whether a report is pursuable «by the quality of relevant information provided», and findings uncovered during investigative enquiries and intelligence probes.One case involved a person from the public sector, while 22 (32 per cent) other involved public sector employees rejecting bribes from members of the public.In a case, CPIB investigated five Chinese nationals who allegedly offered bribes to enforcement officers so they could get arrested and obtain Special Passes to illegally sell sex enhancement medications while out on bail.Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing, the bureau said.[[nid:720364]] Read more
