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BBC News
17 hours ago
- BBC News
Raids over alleged bribery and fraud at Greater Manchester university
Police have raided seven homes across the country as part of an investigation into "serious allegations of fraud and bribery" at the University of Greater properties in Greater Manchester and the south of England were searched to allow detectives to "seize as much evidence as possible", Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrests have been made as part of the investigation, which began earlier this year following reports by the Manchester Mill on allegations of racism, financial misconduct and bullying at the Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson said the raids were part of the "very initial stages of what is set to be a complex and lengthy investigation". Commons leader Lucy Powell MP revealed in March that police were involved in an investigation after "very serious allegations" were made against the university, which has about 900 staff, was formerly known as the University of Bolton until a name change was announced in December 11,000 students attend the university. Suspected fraud The investigation was also launched after a report from Price Waterhouse Cooper commissioned by the university's fraud response have said they are engaged with the regulator the Office for Students about the Chief Constable Jackson said he knew there "may be concerns from the thousands of people who study and work" at the institution would "continue to receive relevant updates", he are working with the university to encourage anyone with information that might be relevant to the case to come forward. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
MACC nabs construction firm exec, three more over RM180m Johor data centre bid
PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — A contract manager of a prominent construction company is among four individuals arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for suspected involvement in corrupt activities related to the procurement of a tender for a data centre construction project in Johor, valued at about RM180 million. According to a source, the contract manager, his wife and two others were arrested in an operation, Op Ways, in the Klang Valley yesterday. In the operation, the MACC also seized about RM7.5 million in cash found at the contract manager's residence. 'The money is believed to be bribes paid to the suspect for obtaining six tenders for the project. Initial investigations found that the suspect set a bribe payment of 2.5 per cent for each tender obtained,' said the source Putrajaya Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin has issued a remand order for seven days until July 24 against the contract manager is now on remand for seven days until July 24, while the remand order his wife was for three days, and the other two suspects, both male, were ordered to be on remand for five days until July 22. Meanwhile, MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, when contacted, confirmed the arrest. He said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) and Section 17(A) of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Five Chinese men tried to exploit Singapore law to stay, sell banned sex pills; now in the dock
SINGAPORE, July 18 — Five Chinese citizens were charged in Singapore with corruption after allegedly offering bribes to enforcement officers in a scheme to prolong their stay in the country and sell illegal sex enhancement medications. All five accused planned to get caught and charged in order to obtain Special Passes and be released on bail, The Straits Times reported today, citing the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). The CPIB claimed that doing so would allow them to continue operating in Singapore even while under investigation. The group is believed to be acting under the direction of a Singaporean drug abuser, who has since been arrested and is under investigation by Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau. The charges Xiao Xiezhi, 43, was charged with offering more than S$400 (about RM1,400) to three National Environment Agency (NEA) officers after being caught smoking under a bus stop shelter on January 22. Xu Zhishen, 37, was charged with offering S$119 (RM415) to two police officers near Sri Mariamman Temple on April 27. Xu Bixin, 31, faces one charge for allegedly offering S$70 (RM245) to a police officer on May 3 to avoid an identity check. Huang Chuangshun, 40, was charged for offering S$100 (RM350) to two NEA officers in Orchard on June 23 after being caught smoking in a non-designated area. Lin Liangjun, 32, faces four charges for offering S$160 (RM560) to four police officers on June 24 to avoid further identity checks following a traffic accident. All 12 enforcement officers involved were reported to have rejected the bribes. Singapore law prescribes a maximum sentence of five years in jail and a fine of up to S$100,000 (RM350,000) upon conviction. CPIB investigations revealed the five accused had allegedly paid their bailors to help secure their release and bail extensions. The Singapore daily reported that CPIB officers yesterday took Xiao to Geylang Lorong 20, where he allegedly handed cash to his bailors outside the New Cathay Hotel. The five accused have been denied bail after prosecutors argued that allowing them to be free posed 'a real risk of collusion, not just amongst themselves, but with other individuals who are currently being investigated' as they had committed new offences previously. The judge ordered that all five be remanded pending their next court date on August 1.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
Singapore charges 5 Chinese nationals over bribery scheme to extend stay, sell sex drugs
In an attempt to prolong their stay in Singapore , five Chinese nationals allegedly bribed police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers, hoping to get arrested and obtain special passes. Special passes are issued to foreigners who are assisting in investigations or required to attend court. According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), the men wanted to sell illegal sex enhancement medication while on bail. 'CPIB investigations further revealed that the men had also paid their bailors to facilitate their bail and subsequent bail extensions,' it said, adding that investigations into the scheme are ongoing. Xiao Xiezhi, Xu Zhishen, Xu Bixin, Huang Chuangshun and Lin Liangjun were charged on Friday with bribery. All five were denied bail. The five men individually attempted to bribe police and NEA officers between January and June. In January, Xiao allegedly offered three NEA enforcement officers S$400 (US$310) after the 43-year-old was caught allegedly smoking under a bus stop shelter, which is a non-designated smoking area.
CNA
a day ago
- CNA
Five foreigners charged over scheme to get arrested to prolong stay in Singapore and sell illegal sex medication
SINGAPORE: In an attempt to prolong their stay in Singapore, five Chinese nationals allegedly bribed police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers, hoping to get arrested and obtain Special Passes. Special Passes are issued to foreigners who are assisting in investigations or required to attend court. According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), the men wanted to sell illegal sex enhancement medication while on bail. 'CPIB investigations further revealed that the men had also paid their bailors to facilitate their bail and subsequent bail extensions,' it said, adding that investigations into the scheme are ongoing. Xiao Xiezhi, Xu Zhishen, Xu Bixin, Huang Chuangshun and Lin Liangjun were charged on Friday (Jul 18) with bribery. All five were denied bail. BRIBERY ATTEMPTS The five men individually attempted to bribe police and NEA officers between January and June. In January, Xiao allegedly offered three NEA enforcement officers S$400 (US$310) after the 43-year-old was caught allegedly smoking under a bus stop shelter, which is a non-designated smoking area. Xu Zhishen, 37, allegedly offered two police officers each S$119 in April to not take enforcement action against him and to allow him to leave the incident location. CPIB did not state why the officers were taking enforcement action against the Chinese national. The following month, Xu Bixin, 31, allegedly offered a police officer S$70 to stop her from conducting an identity check on him. Huang, 40, allegedly offered S$100 to two NEA officers in June after he was caught smoking in a non-designated area in Orchard. In the same month, Lin, 32, offered S$160 to four police officers, asking that they not enquire about his identity further after he was involved in a traffic accident. All the police and NEA officers rejected the bribes. "Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption,' said CPIB.
