Protocols for Coordination Between Agencies for Individuals Under Investigation Whose Passports Have Been Impounded

Question:

Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether there are existing protocols for coordination between SPF and ICA regarding individuals whose passports have been impounded due to ongoing investigations; and (b) whether ICA verifies claims of lost passports with the SPF to prevent fraudulent re-issuance especially in cases where the original passport is under police custody.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:

1. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) & Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have in place established coordination protocols regarding individuals whose passports have been impounded by SPF due to ongoing investigations, including when there is an application for issuance of a new passport.