Singapore's law enforcement strategy to combat money laundering
Singapore combats money laundering through a multi-agency strategy focused on prevention, detection, enforcement, asset recovery, and strong local and global partnerships.
Last updated 20 November 2025
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) is one of the lead anti-money laundering (AML) agencies in Singapore, alongside the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD)/Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Corruption Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), investigating and prosecuting money laundering offences arising from drug crimes.
CNB will relentlessly pursue and act against all drug trafficking activities and deprive the offenders, including any individual or entity involved in being conduits for money laundering, of their illicit gains. The offenders will face the full consequences of the law for their illicit activities.
Together with the other government agencies, private sector partners, and international counterparts, CNB will be steadfast in our efforts to maintain Singapore’s reputation as a trusted financial centre and business hub. CNB will also continue to enhance its enforcement capabilities and support Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime on the prevention and detection front. Please refer to https://go.gov.sg/lea-aml-strategy for a copy of Singapore’s Law Enforcement Strategy to Combat Money Laundering.