Coordination between SPF and ICA for Individuals whose Passports Have Been Impounded due to Ongoing Investigations

66 Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked 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.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and 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.