12 July 2023 | SINGAPORE – Transport Minister S. Iswaran is assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) with an investigation into a case uncovered by the anti-graft body.

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CPIB had been investigating a separate matter, which they updated Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on in May. On July 5, they told PM Lee they needed to interview Mr Iswaran as part of further investigations, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday.

PM Lee gave his approval on July 6 for CPIB to conduct a formal investigation, which began on Tuesday, Mr Wong told reporters, adding that he could not provide further details as the probe is ongoing.

“We will be upfront and transparent, and we will not sweep anything under the carpet, even if they are potentially embarrassing or damaging to the PAP and to the Government,” he pledged.

CPIB had earlier issued a statement on Mr Iswaran assisting with investigations, in which it acknowledged the interest from the public in this matter as a minister is being interviewed by the bureau.

It said: “CPIB will investigate this case thoroughly with strong resolve to establish the facts and the truth, and to uphold the rule of law.”

In a separate statement, PM Lee said the director of CPIB had briefed him on the case on July 5 and sought his agreement to open a formal investigation. This would involve interviewing Mr Iswaran, who is also Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, among other people.

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