Investigations into potential criminal offences can be conducted by the Police or enforcement agencies. Examples of such enforcement agencies include the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Government Ministries – such as Ministry of Manpower (MOM) – and some Statutory Boards – such…

Before the authorities decide to take formal action against a person for a criminal offence by charging him in Court, there must be a credible reason and basis for doing so. Bearing this in mind, investigations are conducted by the Police or enforcement agencies to obtain information and evidence for the purpose of deciding whether…

An Investigating Officer (IO) conducting the investigations will generally do the following: Interview and ask you questions about what you know about certain facts and circumstances relating the offence being investigated. Record a written and signed statement (also known as a Long Statement, Witness Statement or Investigation Statement) from you which contains the information you…

You can be detained in custody for up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time of your arrest. Once 48 hours has passed from the time of your arrest, you should be released from the Police’s custody on the condition that you promise to a present yourself whenever your attendance is next required…