On 8 April 2016, the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) commenced an investigation after receiving information that several radicalised Bangladeshi nationals were involved in terrorism financing activities.
These Bangladeshi nationals were among the group of eight Bangladeshi nationals detained under the Internal Security Act in April 2016. Following investigations, six of them will be charged in court on 27 May 2016 for providing and/or collecting property for terrorist purposes under section 4(a) of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, Chapter 325 (“TSOFA”). Of these six, two will also be charged for possession of property for terrorist purposes under section 5 of the same Act.
These six persons are the first to be prosecuted under the TSOFA. Singapore takes a serious view of any support for terrorism-related activities, including terrorism financing. The authorities will take firm and decisive action against any person who provides, collects and/or possesses property, for terrorist purposes.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 May 2016 @ 2:35 PM