As reported by The Straits Times (Oct 16, 2025)
A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer and his wife have been charged with allegedly cheating both the SCDF and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of more than $130,000 through fraudulent event quotations involving paintball and e-sports activities.
The Accused: A Husband-and-Wife Scheme
41-year-old Muhammad Zahid Rosli, who was attached to the Civil Defence Academy, now faces 28 charges for his alleged role in the scheme. His wife, 38-year-old Nuraifa Ahmad, who owns Grundy Wellness Network and serves as the director of Clutch Esports, has been handed 19 charges.
According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), between 2017 and 2023, Zahid allegedly submitted quotations from his wife’s companies to the SCDF for corporate activities and training sessions, concealing his personal interests in the process.
The events included paintball competitions and e-sports tournaments—activities typically used for team bonding or morale-building among uniformed officers.
How the Alleged Fraud Worked
Prosecutors said Zahid was responsible for submitting quotations to government departments while secretly holding a stake in the companies providing the services.
His wife, Nuraifa, allegedly helped by uploading invoices and managing the business documentation through the Government Electronic Business (GeBIZ) portal to ensure the payments were processed.
She is also accused of helping him cheat the MHA by agreeing to become the registered director of Clutch Esports, thereby concealing her husband’s financial interest.
Between 2017 and 2023, Zahid allegedly cheated the SCDF of $52,000, and the MHA of about $80,000.
On Dec 14, 2023, Zahid allegedly attempted to cheat MHA of an additional $37,000 by submitting another quotation for an e-sports event through Clutch Esports.
In separate incidents, Nuraifa is accused of signing off as programme director for two e-sports events in 2021 and 2022 to gain MHA’s approval for quotations worth $33,400.
Upcoming Court Proceedings
The couple is expected to plead guilty on Nov 27, 2025.
If convicted of cheating, each faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a fine under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
This case adds to a growing number of public-sector fraud and corruption probes, underscoring the government’s strict stance on maintaining integrity in civil service dealings.
