PAP’s Association with Fraudulent Companies Raises Concerns

Singapore has long been recognized for its strict laws against illegal activities, including gambling and money laundering. Yet, questions are being raised about the People's Action Party's connections with companies under investigation for fraud.

PAP’s Endorsement of Bigo Live

A press release from BIGO Technology revealed that senior PAP officials, including Dr. Maliki Bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Education & Foreign Affairs, participated in a formal visit to the company’s headquarters.

The full press release can be viewed here.

Global Allegations of Fraud and Money Laundering

While PAP officials endorsed the app, Bigo Live has been embroiled in controversies worldwide:

• Bangladesh: A major fraud ring associated with Bigo Live was busted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Five individuals, including a foreign national, were arrested for laundering funds through the app.
• Indonesia: In 2024, Bigo Live received multiple warnings from the Ministry of Communication for hosting illegal gambling and pornographic content.

No Local Media Coverage

Despite these international allegations, Singapore’s local media has remained silent. In contrast, global outlets have openly criticized Bigo Live for enabling illegal money laundering operations.

Singapore Authentic Scam Reviews claims to have written to the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) on 27 December 2023 to report their concerns.

A Stark Contradiction to Singapore’s Laws

Singapore enforces strict anti-gambling and anti-fraud laws to protect its citizens. However, PAP’s association with a platform flagged for illegal activities contradicts the nation’s stance on crime and corruption.

Conclusion

Bigo Live’s controversies reflect poorly on Singapore’s governance, especially given PAP’s involvement. As other nations act decisively to address fraud and illegal activity associated with the app, Singapore’s passive stance raises eyebrows.

With elections around the corner, Singaporeans must decide:

• Do we allow the PAP to remain unchecked, allowing them to evade accountability?
• Or do we vote for a stronger opposition to prevent further abuses of power?

A one-party state is NOT a democracy. It is a dictatorship in disguise.