In a recent decision, the Singapore High Court held that corruption is possible even if the agent discussed the idea of a reward with the third party alleged to have been favoured only after acting in relation to his principal’s affairs. The central inquiry was whether the agent in this…
Singapore has, in recent years, witnessed a spate of corruption and graft cases on an unprecedented scale, involving not only high profile individuals but senior civil servants as well. 2014 saw two significant Court of Appeal judgments, focusing on the issue of corruption, coming hot on the heels of a…