Zhang Qingqiao signed a form declaring he would work for the company for S$10,000 a month, but intended to do no such work.
SINGAPORE: A foreign businessman made a false declaration to the Ministry of Manpower saying that he would be working for a local company, in order to get an employment pass.
His long-term objective was to migrate his entire family to Singapore and settle down here, eventually obtaining permanent residency and Singapore citizenship. After three years, he would supposedly receive the S$360,000 back through his salary, and he did not need to perform any work or report to the company.
In the form, he declared that he would be employed by MW Dynamics as a business development director for a monthly salary of S$10,000.At trial, Zhang's defence team pointed the finger at Wang, saying Zhang was a victim who had been misled by Wang.The prosecution sought four to six weeks' jail for Zhang, while defence lawyers Mr Sunil Sudheesan and Ms Joyce Khoo of Quahe Woo & Palmer asked for a fine.
But Judge Yeo said MW Dynamics had received a large sum of money from Zhang, so it would not be entirely accurate for the defence to say that no economic benefit had been derived by the errant employer here. Judge Yeo also said he could not place much weight on the fact that Zhang might face deportation or an entry ban when his family is"very settled" in Singapore.Zhang intends to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
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