Friday, February 15, 2013

Investigators Should Be Investigated

The wife deserves the Valentine's Day gift more than Ng Boon Gay.  After all, he was the wayward husband who fell into the clutches of the IT sales person. That the former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) chief was innocent of corrupt intent was clear to anyone familiar with the case, anyone except the public prosecutor and Deputy Director of Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) Teng Khee Fatt. Latter must be pretty pleased with himself. He did have Ng's name dragged through the mud of the mainstream media for nearly one whole year as he threatened, notwithstanding the not guilty verdict handed down by District Judge Siva Shanmugam.

No wonder Dr Sushilan Vasoo was so effective in eliciting apologies from two websites with his lawyer's letters of demand pertaining to words “published maliciously and recklessly”. Not everyone can spare a year to be shoved around in court. As for the "fabricated evidence", this is the relevant text from Chee Soon Juan’s book, "Democratically Speaking" (page 199):
"The use of research funds had to be approved by the head of department which was S Vasoo at that time. The courier fee used for the delivery of my wife's dissertation was approved by Vasoo. How can one be accused of misusing funds when the expenditure was submitted for approval and paid by the Bursar only upon approval (researchers don't handle the money).

"As for the taxi claims, Vasoo had accused me of inflating my claims by a few dollars each time I made a trip from my office at NUS to the schools where I was conducting my research. He sought to prove that I had cheated on my claims by taking a taxi himself and tracing the route that I had taken.  He produced the receipt and said that the fare was lower than what I had claimed. There were two problems with his allegation.  First, he did not book the taxis through the telephone as I did (I had equipment to carry and couldn't have gone to the road to hail a cab).  The booking fee added to the fare.  Second, he took the trip on a Sunday whereas I took mine on a regular working day when the traffic is heavier and, hence, a more expensive trip."

Even if CPIB may not be involved should Vasoo have taken on his detractors to demand satisfaction, the thought of being tarred and feathered by the mainstream media in Singapore must be a potent deterrent. As for the CPIB itself, one of its officers is currently reported to be undergoing investigation for suspected financial impropriety. CPIB has confirmed the case in a statement and said that it has referred the matter to the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD). It remains to be seen if similar mud packs will be applied for this case.

47 comments:

  1. Justice is not done simply by the acquittal. Justice is only appeased when the CPIB is brought to account.
    What is happening to our society? Who is CPIB accountable to?

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  2. I am confused what this writer of this article is pushing. The title is ob CNB chief yet he is opushing for Chee Soon JUan... If u are SDP supporter better not waste your time barking... like a stupid arsehole

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    1. may I suggest you read articles with big colourful pictures and not this blog.........your comprehension will be then better

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    2. The blogger has his freedom to write and post online, just as u have the freedom to read anything online. If u don't like what is written, then buzz off. No one is forcing u. And whether u r or not a sdp supporter, u also better stop wasting ur time barking here...like a stupid arsehole urself.

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    3. You missed the focus of the post altogether, which was the nature of "investigations" in Singapore. The law needs not only to be fair, but also seen to be fair. However, the judge in this case did an admirable job with the final ruling..

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    4. dear guys this poster at Anonymous2/15/2013 6:00 AM is a daft like the "special" one said of us.

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    5. You have been confused over a large number of the pieces here. I admire your persistence in still trying. However, may I suggest you read stuff for pre-schoolers, before attempting primary school, teen and adult literature.

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    6. Same to u arsehol

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    7. Anonymous2/15/2013 1:01 PM
      Same to u arsehole

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    8. Hey Anon 2/15/2013 2:35 PM,

      That's your best come back,"Same to u arsehole"?

      Grow some brain before you come back here, you lowlife PAPAYA whore!!!

      And you too, Anon 2/15/2013 6:00 AM. Yes, of course we all know you are the same brain-dead moron!!!

      Final word, may I politely ask you to EAT SHIT & DIE, Anon 2/15/2013 6:00 AM & Anon 2/15/2013 2:35 PM!!!

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  3. He was goner because he did not do his math when he corrected the
    CNB figure.Must be "considerate" one.

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  4. well, it is the AG Chambers who decided whether to charge or not to charge lah...Asked the AG Chamber, and maybe NBG should sue the AG Chamber...

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  5. to get justice in court, one needs money, lots of it

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  6. Well written. By the way CPIB is under whose office??? Should this guy be investigated too???

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  7. it is mind boggling to read comments by those who have poor comprehension of the language.

    Yes, i am referring to you "Anon, 6:00AM"

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  8. It is mind boggling how the CPIB conducts its investigation in this case, all resting on an unstable witness. Yes and who does the CPIB report to? I remember when CPIB have a case, it is usually a gone case on the part of the accused.

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  9. Who investigates the investigators?
    Who guards the guardians?
    Uncle Tony guards the reserves.
    Who guards Uncle Tony?

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    1. The people. The ordinary man.

      It always has been, since the issue first came up in DC's superhero comix.

      Unfortunately, like the rest of Singapore, we haven't been doing our job - until recently. That's why we now have 5.3 million pple stuffed into this island and the National Destructive White Paper insisting on even more. Plus threats from businesses.

      See you 4pm, Feb 16 (tom) at Hong Lim? 12 speakers, performances, and a chance to carry out long overlooked duties. Plse bring your own food, drink and national spirit.

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  10. How much money did we waste on this NBG case?

    For transparency, the laws in Singapore should be amended to allow for a lawyer to be present when statements are taken by the authorities. In addition, all interviews of witnesses should be done with a video recording. This will prevent allegations of harassment, inducement etc.

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  11. What a day to vindicate him huh..I mean, his wife must deserve a bouquet of flowers, diamond ring and heck, I say throw in a house and a holidays too!

    So now, any right minded citizen would want to know. What recourse does NBG has to go after the wrongful and spiteful charges against state/someone who has an ulterior motive to waste taxpayers money. CSJ case notwithstanding. If he were to re-open his case in today's court, he might just get his refund too!!

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    1. recourse? not unless he wants to spend another ton of money on lawyers. justice doesn't come cheap. at least not here

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  12. Haha

    What a colourful society, full of intrigue, plenty of villians but few good men. CID,
    CPIB, CAD, PMO having to investigate each others' members?

    Who guards all the Heads in them?

    Messy leh.

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  13. Too Few Good Men
    - The Final Years of PAP

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  14. I've not seen this PAP government produce any data on the amount of social spending they are currently spending on our aged.

    Example:
    If PAP spends $0.00 of subsidy on Singapore's current aged with our current population of 5.1 million.

    How much subsidy will PAP spend on the aged with a 6.9 million population?
    ANSWER:
    It will still be $0.00.

    So 6.9 million population is not really to help our ageing population.

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    1. Go ask Ng Eng Heng, does his defense budget of S$12b today include the provision for 5.3m or 6.9m population? He will come back and say it's currently under-planned and he needs more money.

      Then go to Tan Chuan Jin and ask, what's the point of spending all these on defense and upkeep of national service etc when he urged singaporeans not to get so nationalistic to begin with?

      The last time I checked the dictionary..

      na·tion·al·ism (nsh-n-lzm, nshn-)
      n.
      1. Devotion to the interests or culture of one's nation.
      2. The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
      3. Aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination.

      Point 3 will show you why Singapore is under foreign domination now.

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  15. I say "real" investigations should be investigated too - on relatives who run it like familee trust funds. Maybe there is an international tribunal court in the Hague or something where singaporeans can file. Forget IMF..they are all in cahoots.

    http://www.baldingsworld.com/2013/02/15/how-i-became-interested-in-singapore/

    //..The government may be able to evade questions and concerns about their finances from someone like myself but they simply cannot avoid the laws of mathematics....continue to ask questions and try to find the truth of what has happened to the money lent by CPF account holders and the years of surpluses paid out in taxes by ordinary citizens...//

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  16. Ghosts of Bukit Brown2/15/2013 1:11 PM

    Everyone of us ought to investigate our own conscience & values too.
    There was a time when people say Singapore won't make it, but we did.
    There is this time now when people say Singaporeans won't make it, and what will we do?
    Those time"the people" were outsiders and naysayers.
    This time "the people" are our own leaders and government.

    If you believe in 6.9m trajectory or more, then stay home and sit on your arses to welcome growth at ALL cost.

    If you believe in growing Singaporean core organically and dynamically, then come and join the rest at Sim Lim tomorrow, to make your point.

    Or we will be going down the route and never learn from history, but repeat history instead.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/3643823/Enoch-Powells-Rivers-of-Blood-speech.html

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/20/newsid_2489000/2489357.stm

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP7fETsKYkA

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    1. Hong Lim la. Not Sim Lim.

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  17. Dont put Chee Soon Juan at th same level of Ng Boon Gay. Chee is crab

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    1. Don't know whether you are acquainted with either NBG or CSJ, or both personally. Based on the writings and speeches of CSJ, he seems pretty intelligent. Hope you are not deceived by stories written about him by the msm

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    2. Fully agree. I think he's just a victim of bad press.

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  18. Daddy! Daddy!
    Singaporeans want to demonstrate against your policy of 6.9 million.

    Daddy! Daddy!
    How ah?
    You said I will the Singapore's next Prime Minister, after you retire.
    Still can or not ah?

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    1. Daddy is not feeling well.
      Please solve your own problems... go look for uncle tony.. he might have some solution in hand ( wank, wank..)

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  19. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-singapore-politics-idUSBRE91E07520130215

    Be there, or be Square.
    Is open to all Singaporeans (core) regardless of your party affiliation.

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    1. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/15/singapore-crisis-immigration-financial-crisis

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  20. I am surprised that CPIB did such a sloppy job. Amazing!

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    1. Judging by the quality of the White Toilet Paper on Population;
      I'm surprised that you are surprised.

      Too Few Good Men
      - The Final Years of PAP
      - The book will be available soon after 2016 at any bookstore.

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  21. since i am inside ... i am not "within"

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  22. Wasting so much of taxpayers' monies!

    Need to investigate (AIM), act blur, no need for investigation (NBG), went for it. How stupid and uneffective can CPIB be?

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  23. The judge found that 'not every act of conflict of interest permits the inference of corruption'

    Interesting. Would the same judgement be applied to the mis-AIM saga if it were to go to court for corruption?

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    1. //not every act of conflict of interest permits the inference of corruption//
      Hey, that has to be the line to justify the Temasek Holdings appointments!

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    2. NBG is saved by AIMgate.

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  24. Maybe should investigate Palmer-gate instead and see whether Palmer/Laura compromise public money in private affairs.

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  25. Both share the same characteristics of illicit sex at high places. One is dragged through the mud to show us they mean business while they other they let go scot-free just because he happens to be one of their own cronies ?

    Has PAP's own bullshit brand of equality, fairness & justice gone down the drain to end up in the current sorry state of affairs ?

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  26. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/afbddb44-7640-11e2-8eb6-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2L1d8SJkV

    I say this one is definitely worth an investigations. Amazing that self-awarding msm is so all quiet about it. Some sneaky snakes going on there. Doesn't it smell like a BoXiLai/Neil Heywood type of episode, but this time, on our island?

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  27. The Case will not 'die' until all doubt, suspicion and whatever conspiracy theory alluded to it are cleared beyond a doubt. But then cleared or not, it SHALL REMAIN PART OF SIN HISTORY.

    However and comparatively, Palmergate is much less significant than AIMGATE.

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  28. How much taxpayers money wasted on this case?

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