SINGAPORE, April 17 – A Chinese tourist was charged today with offering a bribe to a National Environment Agency (NEA) officer to avoid a fine for smoking in a non-designated area along Orchard Road.
CNA reported that Huang Qiulin, 41, is accused of giving a S$50 (RM168) bribe to the officer under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The incident occurred on March 26, when Huang, who was visiting Singapore, was caught smoking outside a shopping centre on Orchard Road.
CNA cited Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saying smoking is not permitted there.
Smoking was only allowed in designated areas within the Orchard Road precinct since January 2019, CNA reported.
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