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Encyclopedia > Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau

Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is a government agency in Singapore which investigates and persecutes corruption in the public and private sectors. It was established by the British colonial government in 1952. National motto: Majulah Singapura (English: Onward, Singapore) Official languages English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay, Tamil Capital Singapore Largest city Singapore Government President Prime minister Westminster (de jure) Dominant-party (de facto) Sellapan Rama Nathan Lee Hsien Loong Area  - Total  - Water (%) 697. ... This article is about political corruption. ... The word British has several different uses. ...


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 Office (PMO), the Bureau is headed by a director who report to the Prime Minister.


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Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (214 words)
Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) (Chinese : please fill in Malay : Biro Siasatan Pencegahan Rasuah) is a government agency in Singapore which investigates and persecutes corruption in the public and private sectors.
Although the primary function is to investigate corruption, it is empowered to investigate other criminal cases in which corruption may be involved.
CPIB is therefore independent from the Singapore Police Force and other government agencies to prevent any undue interference in its investigations.
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