Who is Whistleblower.sg?
Whistleblower.com.sg is a whistleblowing investigation service provided by a trusted independent provider; Caerus Risk Consulting Pte Ltd. This service is symbolic that our clients are committed to conducting their businesses with integrity and honesty and that they do not tolerate any malpractice, impropriety, statutory non-compliance or wrongdoing by staff while performing their work.
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We are committed to the confidentiality and we will make every effort to keep your identity secret.
What is Whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing is the disclosure of information which relates to suspected wrongdoings, or dangers at work. This include criminal activities, corruption and bribery; financial fraud and mismanagement; miscarriage of justice, danger to health and safety; damage to the environment, failure to comply with any legal obligation or regulatory requirements; breach of internal policies and procedures; conduct damaging to the company’s reputation, unauthorised disclosure of confidential information, and the deliberate concealment of any of the above.
Who can be a Whistleblower?
Staff
This could be any individuals working for the company; including directors, senior managers, officers, interns, trainees, part-time workers and/or agency staff
Non-Staff
This could be any individual providing service to the company including contractors, vendors, suppliers, consultants, customers and/or other stakeholders.
Activities Which Warrant Whistleblowing
Unlawful activities like corruption or collusion, physical threats or harm.
Inaccurate or misleading financial reporting like fraud.
Matters not in line with any company policy.
Unhealthy or unsafe practices.
Environmentally damaging actions.
Unprofessional or unethical malpractices.
Sexual harassment
This platform should not be for complaints relating to your own personal circumstances, such as the way you have been treated at work, your advancements in the company or even disputes about your salary. In such circumstances, you should refer to the company’s other policies where appropriate.
Case Studies
Recent cases in the news that could have been avoided if there was a clear avenue for staff to report incidents
SingPost fires CEO Vincent Phang, CFO Vincent Yik over handling of whistleblower’s report
The Business Times
22 Dec 2024​
SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) has terminated the employment of three of its senior management staff as they were found to be negligent in the handling of internal investigations over a whistleblower’s report that it received earlier this year.
US SEC hits 7 public companies with penalties for violating whistleblower protections
The Business Times
9 September 2024​
SEVEN public companies agreed to pay a combined US$3 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission charges they violated whistleblower protections, the regulator said on Monday (Sep 9).
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TransUnion agreed to pay US$312,000 and Acadia Healthcare Company will pay US$1.39 million in connection with the settlements the SEC disclosed on Monday.
Confidentiality
Through this service, improper conduct or irregularities may be reported without fear of reprisal, as we offer whistleblowers the peace of mind to report any wrongdoing or malpractices in the workplace.
Transparency
When you reach out to us to raise a concern and/or complaint, you would be required to identify yourself. However, we will make every reasonable effort to keep your identity secret whilst conducting a thorough and fair investigation as may be required under the law. To assist us in maintaining confidentiality, however, it is imperative that you also practice discretion and refrain from discussing your consultations with your colleagues or fellow co-workers.
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We do not encourage employees to make disclosures anonymously. Proper investigation may be more difficult or impossible if we cannot obtain further information from you. It is also more difficult to establish whether any allegations made are credible. If you are concerned about possible reprisals should your identity be revealed, you have our assurance that proper and appropriate measures will be taken to preserve confidentiality.
Our Promise
We take confidentiality very seriously and work independently in the interest of truth
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We will make every effort to keep your identity secret throughout the entire process and will discuss this with you if necessary
LEGAL
We will also discuss with you if a situation arises that we are compelled by law to reveal your identity
Protection For Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers who raise concerns and/or complaints are helping companies to correct problems before they grow. Companies should not tolerate retaliation against any employee for raising business practice issues in good faith.
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Raising concerns in “good faith” means that you have made a genuine attempt, to provide honest and accurate information, even if you are later proven to be mistaken. The fact that an employee has raised concerns in good faith, or has provided information in an investigation, cannot be a basis for denial of benefits, termination, demotion, suspension, threats, harassment or discrimination. This is why a thorough and fair investigation and assessment by an independent 3rd party like us is critical to this process.
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Similarly, employees who work with those who raise concerns should continue to treat them in a courteous and respectful manner and should not engage in behaviour that might alienate or intimidate colleagues.
This protection extends to anyone giving information in relation to an investigation. If you or others have been retaliated against, let us know and we will help ensure that justice is served.
What To Report
Please have the following information ready when making a report with our program managers
Staff
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Name of whistle-blower
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Department/Entity
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Contact Number/Email Address
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Details of alleged misconduct or improper, negligent activity occurred
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Information of staff involved
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Time, date and location of alleged activity
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Evidence of alleged activity
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Other relevant details
Non-Staff
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Name of whistle-blower
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Company Name
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Contact Number/Email Address
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Details of alleged misconduct or improper, negligent activity
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Information of staff involved
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Time, date and location of alleged activity
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Evidence of alleged activity
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Other relevant details
How To Make a Report
Whistle-blowers may use any of the available channels mentioned below to report their concerns.
WE WILL ASSESS ALL WHISTLEBLOWER REPORTS FOR FREE.
Program Manager
Benjamin Ng
Program Director
Yeo Poh Teck
Former CAD Deputy Director
Legal Counsel
Ross Feingold
Program Manager
Yusof Lateef
OSHA and IT Forensic Director
Joseph Wong