Ang Wee Ling, a 45-year-old Singaporean, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for his role in illegal labour importation under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA). Ang pleaded guilty to three charges, with four additional charges considered during sentencing. He was also ordered to pay $62,800, representing his profits from the offences.
Between 2019 and 2022, Ang, along with two accomplices, Koh Soon Heng and Seah Yong Kiang, fraudulently applied for work passes through his companies, Toast Inn Two Pte Ltd and Tinn3 Pte Ltd. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) investigation revealed that these work passes were used to legalise the stay of foreigners in Singapore, despite no intention of employment with the companies. Ang received $136,000 in payments for facilitating these arrangements.
Koh and Seah were previously convicted on 29 May 2025 for making false declarations in work pass applications. Koh received a sentence of six months and two weeks, whilst Seah was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment.
The MOM emphasised the importance of maintaining the integrity of Singapore’s work pass framework and warned of strict actions against offenders. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious employment activities to the MOM, ensuring confidentiality of the information provided.
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