Announcement and status
Four related former agency licensees were convicted in 2022 of performing or assisting unlawful agency activity and other employment offences. All were permanently barred from the industry. Individual fines and the compensation order appear below.
Case details and examples
Iris and Kiff placed permit holders after losing licences; Grace allowed use of her agency account and performed unregistered work under Pauline’s agency. Two workers were overcharged. The compensation figure in the sentencing table is retained as stated, separate from the investigation’s overcharge figures.
Official advisory and follow-up
The release cites up to S$80,000 or two years or both for unlicensed agency operation or assistance. Fees were capped at one month’s salary per service year, maximum two months. Fee contraventions could attract S$5,000, with possible imprisonment for repeat offences. Employers should use licensed, properly registered personnel.
Agency licensees: fines and compensation
| Agency / person | Fine (S$) | Default prison | Additional order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Ressources / Iris Tan | 45,000 | 107 days | — |
| K&E Ressources / Kiff Tan | 32,500 | 55 days | S$7,534.41 compensation; 1 week default |
| International Ressources / Grace Tan | 32,500 | 57 days | — |
| Paul Network / Teo Swee Ling, Pauline | 2,500 | 10 days | — |
Default terms apply on non-payment; they are not the initial custodial sentences.
Official source
This report is independently written from the MOM release dated above. Case status, policy announcements and historical figures refer to that release.
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