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Fujitsu and Teikoku Databank to Conduct Joint Trial of “Japanese electronic seal” to Deliver Verified Digital Documents Between Multiple Companies FP

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TOKYO, Mar 31, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Teikoku Databank, Ltd. (hereinafter TDB) today announced Japan's first trials on the application of a Japanese version of an electronic seal (Japanese electronic seal)(1) to verify the authenticity of companies issuing digital documents starting April 1, 2022.Trial overviewIn the jointly-managed trials, the two companies will build a trust platform(2) to issue a Japanese electronic seal for the delivery of digital documents by leveraging Fujitsu's digital trust technology(3) and TDB's knowledge in corporate identity verification to confirm the usability of the newly developed seal.The two companies plan to use a level 1 or level 2 Japanese electronic seal as defined in the Japanese government's electronic seal guidelines(4). Based on the demonstrations, the two companies aim to clarify tasks of the Japanese electronic seal and promote its practical application in society.Outline of the demonstrationsIn the trials, the two companies will build a trust platform for verification of a Japanese electronic seal by June 2022, leveraging Fujitsu's digital trust technology and TDB's knowledge of corporate identity ...

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Fee for passport, identity card collection at SingPost outlets will be waived from Oct 1

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SINGAPORE - Singaporeans will no longer need to pay a fee when collecting their passport or identity card (IC) at SingPost outlets from Oct 1. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Wednesday (Sept 22) that it will bear the cost to provide the convenience. In a statement, senior assistant commissioner Dominic Chua, director of ICA's citizen services centre, said: "This initiative to encourage the collection of the IC and passports at post offices is part of ICA's transformation plan to provide greater convenience to our customers." Members of the public can choose to collect their documents from 27 designated post offices islandwide. Currently, citizens and permanent residents are charged a collection fee that ranges between $6 and $12 when they collect their passport or identify card. Those with previously unsuccessful biometric verification in transactions with the ICA will still need to collect their documents at the ICA Building. Applicants will be informed of the collection options available to them when the documents are ready for collection. Eligible residents will need to make an online appointment at this website to collect at their preferred post office. ...

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Man charged in court over attempts to bribe policeman with $76

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SINGAPORE - A man was hauled to a district court on Thursday (Sept 16) after he allegedly tried but failed to bribe a policeman. Chinese national Xu Shoupei, 29, who faces two graft charges, is accused of offering a bribe of $76 to Special Constable Ong Shu Hong on two occasions on July 4. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said in a statement that the policeman rejected the offers. The matter was then referred to the CPIB. According to court documents, Xu allegedly offered a bribe as he did not want the officer to conduct an identity check on him. On another occasion, Xu is accused of offering the policeman $76 as he wanted the latter to release him from custody. Court documents did not disclose why the authorities conducted a check on Xu's identity. The accused's bail was set at $7,000 and his case has been adjourned to Oct 13. If convicted, he can be jailed for up to five years and fined up to $100,000 for each graft charge. More on this topic Related Story Construction worker jailed for assaulting public servant and offering $12 bribe Related Story Courts & Crime: Read more stories

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Company director used false documents of fictitious transactions to cheat banks of over $10m

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SINGAPORE - Over nearly five years, a director of a now-dissolved company duped five banks into disbursing more than $10 million for transactions that never took place. So Seow Tiong, 61, pleaded guilty on Tuesday (Sept 14) to 25 cheating charges. Another 50 similar charges will be taken into consideration by Senior District Judge Bala Reddy during sentencing on Thursday (Sept 16). So's offences involved using fraudulent documents to apply for trade financing from the victimised banks between 2007 and 2011. The banks are: Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, United Overseas Bank, OCBC Bank, Maybank and ABN Amro Bank. At the time, So was the director of electronics manufacturing company SPE Technology (Singapore) and held a 38 per cent shareholding stake in it. The company was dissolved on Jan 24, 2015. He also managed FSL Business Enterprise (Singapore), a company which sold electronic components, even though he was not its director. So had authority over the use of FSL's funds and would give instructions to its then-director, Quek Swee Wah, who had no say over the company's business. Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority records show that FSL has since ceased business, with Quek cur...

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Former UOB V-P accused of multiple offences including misappropriating more than $5m

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SINGAPORE - The former vice-president of UOB has been hauled to a district court after he allegedly misappropriated cash totalling more than $5.3 million while he was holding the position. Ling Shek Lun, now 65, is accused of misappropriating a total of nearly £2.9 million (S$5.4 million) and US$14,010 (S$18,600) on multiple occasions between 2004 and 2014. Court documents do not disclose the exact source of the monies. The Singaporean is also accused of transferring more than £1.8 million of the benefits of his alleged criminal conduct to one Yong Ai Khim, whose details were not revealed in court documents. Ling, who was charged in court on Feb 10, currently faces two cheating charges, 11 counts of criminal breach of trust, 28 counts of forgery for the purpose of cheating, 54 counts of forgery and 47 counts of dealing the benefits of his alleged criminal activities. He is said to have committed these offences between 2003 and 2015. Between 2005 and 2015, Ling allegedly made false documents, including multiple fixed deposit account statements, to cheat a man identified as Kevin William Braddick. He is accused of duping Mr Braddick into believing that his funds were deposited into a...

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4 men charged with corruption involving over $388,000

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SINGAPORE - Four men aged between 32 and 41 have been charged for allegedly taking part in an corruption conspiracy involving more than $388,000. Appearing before a district court on Wednesday (Nov 25), the men - Jeremy Yu Jin Han, 41; Ong Jiajie, 32; Darren Zeng Shao Rong and Isaac Lai Zhi Yao, both 40 - each face seven charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. According to court documents, Zeng, Ong and Lai are said to have conspired together to pay Yu, then a purchasing manager of Lion City Rentals, for advancing the business interests of Aiden Solutions LLP and D&M Capital with Lion City Rentals. Yu is accused of receiving payments of between $9,766 and $95,000 between March and June in 2016. According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) register, Aiden Solutions and D&M Capital were car dealerships. Aiden Solutions has since been struck off Acra's records. Lion City Rentals, is a vehicle leasing company previously owned by ride-hailing firm Uber. The car rental company was sold off last year. Court documents did not reveal the roles Ong, Zeng and Lai played within the companies. Yu and Lai are scheduled to be in court next on Dec 30. Ong will be i...

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CPIB warns of fake documents sent on WhatsApp

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SINGAPORE - The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has warned about fake documents circulating on WhatsApp claiming to be from the agency. In a statement on Wednesday (Nov 18), the CPIB said that it is aware that some members of the public had received such documents which indicate that certain bank accounts of individuals, companies and third parties will be frozen within 24 hours for investigation into suspected money laundering offences. They will then be asked to pay a fine. The CPIB said the documents feature images of its logo and possibly a sign-off by a CPIB officer. Members of the public should be on the look out for tell-tale signs which show the documents to be fictitious, including errors in spelling or grammar in them. Singaporeans should take the following precautions if they receive such documents: • Call the CPIB's hotline at 1800-376-0000 for assistance to verify their authenticity. • Do not remit or transfer any money for any transactions based on instructions given in or with the documents. • Do not give personal information and bank details to the sender. The CPIB said that it takes a serious view of the impersonation of public agencies for undesirabl...