No electoral bribery found on polling day: CCAC chief

2017-09-18 08:01
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Commissioner Against Corruption André Cheong Weng Chon said yesterday his commission had not found any instances of electoral bribery during polling day.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at Instituto Salesiano, Cheong said the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) and Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Committee’s (CAEAL) complaint hotline received 35 enquiries and 18 complaints from yesterday morning to 3 p.m.

Cheong made no further comments to the media after 3 p.m.

A number of photos circulated on social media yesterday showed that some community association members appeared to be giving out money, food and drinks near some polling stations to voters after casting their vote.


Commissioner Against Corruption André Cheong Weng Chon speaks to reporters yesterday after casting his ballot at the Instituto Salesiano polling station. Photo: Debby Seng

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