The TS Builder salary-deduction case
MOM’s example concerns TS Builder Pte Ltd, which deducted S$100 from workers’ salaries to guarantee their continued employment. This was treated as a kickback, even though the money was taken through salary deductions rather than a separate cash payment.
The fine and employer restrictions
The company was fined S$105,000, described as more than 20 times the amount of kickbacks collected. It was also barred from applying for or renewing work passes. This comparison and the restriction on both new applications and renewals are part of the case outcome.
What records to keep
Record when the money was paid or deducted, the amount, and who received it. Keep supporting evidence such as SMS messages, photographs and videos. These details help explain the collection when reporting it to MOM.
Ways to report a kickback
The poster lists assistance through an ACE officer, a Zoom appointment at mom.gov.sg/make-appt-zoom/, MOM’s telephone 6438 5122, and the MOM Services Centre at 1500 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339946. Keep the original publication’s QR links available through the attached PDF when using its appointment options.
Support after a valid claim
MOM explains that workers with valid claims can be referred to selected employment agencies for help finding new employment. The publication describes a referral arrangement; it does not promise that every report automatically produces a new job.
Official source
Written independently from official MOM source material.