Singapore refers 8 civil servants to police over property purchase allegations

John Mair: John Mair is a Reuters editor responsible for overseeing news content and standards. He edited the reporting on Singapore's response to the property purchase allegations involving civil servants. Singapore: The government of Singapore oversees public service integrity and responds to allegations involving civil servants. It has reviewed property transactions linked to a U.S. research paper and referred cases to police for further investigation while stressing evidence-based due process. Xinghui Kok: Xinghui Kok is a Reuters journalist covering developments in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. She reported on the government's referral of civil servants to police following the investigation into alleged misuse of privileged information. Chan Chun Sing: Chan Chun Sing is Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence. He addressed parliament on the government's review of civil servant property purchases and the decision to refer eight cases to police for additional scrutiny. Government Stance: Singapore's government takes allegations of misuse of official information seriously and proceeds on the basis of evidence and due process. Public Service Principle: Public officers must never use information obtained through their official duties to advance their own private interests.