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Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd



Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd

 
Q Who is investigating into the affairs of Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd (“Sunshine Empire”)?
A The Commercial Affairs Department (“CAD”) of the Singapore Police Force is investigating the case.

Q What is the matter investigated by CAD regarding Sunshine Empire?
A

The CAD is investigating into the business practices of Sunshine Empire. 


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Why is CAD investigating into Sunshine Empire?

A There is reason to believe that the business practices of Sunshine Empire may have breached the law.

Q What is the status of the investigation?  
A

CAD has completed the investigations on Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd ("Sunshine Empire") and other companies involved in this case. On 3 February 2009, the following persons have been charged in the Subordinate Court.

a. Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat, a director of Sunshine Empire, and James Phang Wah each faced 1 charge of fraudulent trading under Section 340 of the Companies Act, 1 charge of failure to maintain proper accounting records of Sunshine Empire under Section 199 of the Companies Act and 8 charges of criminal breach of trust as an agent of Sunshine Empire under Section 409 of the Penal Code;

b. James Phang Wah also faced 6 charges of falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under Section 477A of the Penal Code and 1 charge of false declaration of the share capital of Empire Communications Technology Pte Ltd under Section 401 (2A) (b) of the Companies Act.  In addition to the Penal Code and Companies Act charges, James Phang Wah faced 3 charges for possession of uncensored and obscene films under the Films Act;

c. Neo Kuon Huay, a director of Empire Emall (S) Pte Ltd, faced 6 charges of falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under Section 477A of the Penal Code and 1 charge of false declaration of the share capital of Empire Emall (S) Pte Ltd under Section 401 (2A) (b) of the Companies Act; and 

d. Yong Wai Hong, a director of Empire Communications Technology Pte Ltd and various companies, faced 6 charges of false declaration of the share capital of various companies under Section 401 (2A) (b) of the Companies Act.

Q I had paid money to Sunshine Empire. When will I recover the money?
A We need to comply with the legal requirements for disposal of the seized monies. These funds cannot be dealt with pending the outcome of the appeal.

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Q What is the progress of the proceedings in the Subordinate Court?  
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The outcome of the proceedings in the Subordinate Court is as follows:

a. Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat was convicted on the charge of fraudulent trading under the Companies Act and all the charges involving criminal breach of trust as an agent of Sunshine Empire under the Penal Code.  He was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment.

b. James Phang Wah was convicted on the charge of fraudulent trading under fraudulent trading under the Companies Act and all the charges involving criminal breach of trust as an agent and falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under the Penal Code.  He was sentenced to 9 years imprisonment and fined $60,000. 

c. Neo Kuon Huay was convicted on all charges involving the falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under the Penal Code.  She was sentenced to a fine amounting to S$60,000.  

d. Yong Wai Hong had pleaded guilty to all charges of false declaration of the share capital of various companies under the Companies Act. He was convicted and has been sentenced to a fine amounting to S$24,000.

The remaining charges against Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat, James Phang Wah and Neo Kuon Huay will be dealt with at a later date.  

Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat and James Phang Wah have indicated that they will file an appeal. The outcome of the appeal will be posted in the CAD website.  

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Q I have paid money to Sunshine Empire.  Do I need to make a report?
A There is no requirement to lodge a police report to register your claims with CAD.  When the case is concluded, details of the process to lodge a claim will be posted on the CAD website.

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What will happen after I provide CAD with my particulars and details of my dealings with Sunshine Empire?
A Updates on the outcome of the appeal and the process to lodge a claim will be posted in the CAD website at ww.cad.gov.sg.

Q I have already reported the matter to CAD.  Do I have to report the matter to the Police again?
A

CAD is a unit of the Singapore Police Force.  There is no need to lodge another police report, if a report has been made to the CAD.

Q What can I do now? 
A

Any details relating to the process to lodge a claim will be updated in the CAD website.


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Are there any hotlines that I can call if I have queries on the matter?
A You can contact the CAD office at 6557 5459 during office hours. Our office hours are 8.30 am to 6.00 pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Fridays.



 
Last updated on 30 July 2010
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