Archive · 21 Aug 2025
CapitaLand Employees Accused of Bribes in India Tech Park
A real estate company called CapitaLand, based in Singapore, is accused of having employees take bribes in India.
This happened in relation to a tech park project in Pune.
A former director who handled the company's investments in India is involved.
The company says it told the police and fired employees who allegedly took bribes.
Lee Kim Tah, a construction company, is suing the former director to get money back.
The investigation revealed claims that employees of a construction company had bribed CapitaLand employees and government officials to get work certifications and bill approvals.
The case is still ongoing.
CapitaLand employees allegedly took bribes related to a tech park project in Pune, India.
The allegations involve a former director who oversaw CapitaLand's India investments.
The lawsuit claims some staffers received 'corrupt payments' linked to the International Tech Park in Pune.
CapitaLand says it informed authorities and terminated or requested resignations of implicated employees.
A former director, Edmund Cheah, is facing a lawsuit filed by Lee Kim Tah, seeking $1.57 million.
- Who
- Former CapitaLand employees, a former director, and employees of L&W Construction.
- What
- Allegations of bribery involving CapitaLand employees in India.
- When
- Incidents allegedly occurred in 2019 and 2023; the tech park was inaugurated in 2023.
- Where
- International Tech Park in Pune, India.
- Why
- Allegedly to receive work certifications and approvals.
CapitaLand Stance
Allegations & Lawsuit
Company Response vs. Allegations
CapitaLand Stance
CapitaLand has a zero-tolerance policy and informed authorities.
Allegations & Lawsuit
The allegations suggest systemic issues within the company's operations in India.
- Company
- CapitaLand
- Location
- Pune, India
- Project
- International Tech Park
- Allegations
- Bribery
- Involved Parties
- Former CapitaLand director Edmund Cheah, Lee Kim Tah, L&W Construction
- Lawsuit Amount Sought
- $1.57 million
- Internal Probe Findings
- L&W executive bribed CapitaLand employees and government officials