Singapore legislation

Section 119

of Bankruptcy Act

Section 119

Prosecution for offences

(1)

Where it appears to the Official Assignee in the course of proceedings in bankruptcy that there is ground for believing that a debtor against whom a receiving order has been made or any other person has been guilty of an offence under this Act, or under section 421, 422, 423 or 424 of the Penal Code [Cap. 224], the Official Assignee shall institute a prosecution against the debtor or other person, if he considers there is reasonable probability that the debtor or other person may be convicted.

(2)

No prosecution for any offence under this Act shall be commenced by any other person other than by or on behalf of the Public Prosecutor except with the written consent of the Official Assignee or by order of a judge.