Stapenhurst and Kpundeh (1999, p. 1) define corruption as “abuse of power, most often for personal gain or for the benefit of a group to which one owes allegiance. It can be motivated by greed, by the desire to retain or increase one’s power, or, perversely enough, by the belief in a supposed greater good. And while the term ‘corruption’ is most often applied to abuse of public power by politicians or civil servants, it describes a pattern of behavior that can be found in virtually every sphere of life”. Many countries aspire to minimize corruption; one of the successful examples along this path is Singapore. Singapore’s robust and multi-faceted approach, exemplified by the independent Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), effectively showcases its commitment to counter corruption. This study investigates the role of CPIB in promoting anti-corruption in Singapore since it was established (Fig. 1).