Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
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Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (Abbreviation
: CPIB; ; ) is a government agency in Singapore
which investigates and prosecutes corruption in the public and private sectors. It was established by the British
colonial government in 1952.
Although the primary function is to investigate corruption, it is empowered to investigate other criminal cases in which corruption may be involved.
Incorporated within the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Bureau is headed by a director who reports directly to the Prime Minister
. CPIB is therefore independent from the Singapore Police Force
and other government agencies to prevent any undue interference in its investigations.
It also has the upmost right, similar to the Singapore's Internal Security Department, to detain suspects of corrupt practices without law trial.
Abbreviation
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase...
: CPIB; ; ) is a government agency in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
which investigates and prosecutes corruption in the public and private sectors. It was established by the British
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
colonial government in 1952.
Although the primary function is to investigate corruption, it is empowered to investigate other criminal cases in which corruption may be involved.
Incorporated within the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Bureau is headed by a director who reports directly to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Singapore
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of the government of the Republic of Singapore. The President of Singapore appoints as Prime Minister a Member of Parliament who, in his opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs.The office of Prime Minister...
. CPIB is therefore independent from the Singapore Police Force
Singapore Police Force
The Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force...
and other government agencies to prevent any undue interference in its investigations.
It also has the upmost right, similar to the Singapore's Internal Security Department, to detain suspects of corrupt practices without law trial.
Anti-corruption law in Singapore
The Prevention of Corruption Act provides extensive powers to CPIB in the investigation of corruption, including:- The power to investigate not just the suspect, but also the suspect's family or agents and to examine their financial and other records.
- The power to require the attendance of witnesses for interview.
- The power to investigate any other seizable offence which is disclosed in the course of a corruption investigation.
External links
- Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau - Official website.