Civil defence, narcotics chiefs in CPIB probe

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) chief Peter Lim (left) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) director Ng Boon Gay (right) are assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau in a probe into allegations of 'serious personal misconduct', the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed on Tuesday. -- PHOTOS: SCDF AND MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) chief Peter Lim Sin Pang and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) director Ng Boon Gay have been removed from their posts and are being investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).

They are helping in the CPIB probe following allegations of 'serious personal misconduct', the Home Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.

Both men, former government scholarship recipients with more than 40 years in the uniformed services altogether, were put on leave from the start of investigations.

The probe began late last month for Mr Ng, 44, and earlier this month for Mr Lim, 51. Both are suspended from their duties from today pending disciplinary proceedings.