{
  "id": 17882251,
  "title": "MOM probes 45 firms involved in Changi Airport operations for work pass offences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/mom-probes-45-firms-involved-in-changi-airport-operations-for-work",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T00:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mom-probes-45-firms-involved-changi-airport-operations-work-pass-offences"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Around 45 firms are being probed by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for alleged work pass violations, including false declarations and illegal employment of foreign workers. Preliminary investigations have identified approximately 270 workers, contracted by SATS, an airport ground services provider, whose deployment may not have adhered to work pass regulations. MOM discovered Employment Pass holders performing baggage-handling tasks, which contradicted their declared occupations. SATS has admitted to work pass-related irregularities discovered during an internal audit, taking action against non-compliant contractor companies. The company has since enhanced its internal verification processes and pledged cooperation with MOM and relevant stakeholders to rectify compliance issues. Violations can result in fines of up to S$20,000 for individuals and S$10,000 for employers, along with potential bans on hiring work pass holders.",
  "summary": "Preliminary investigations suggest that the salaries and occupations declared to MOM were false",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "Some airlines hit by self-service check-in kiosk disruption at Changi Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/some-airlines-hit-by-self-service-check-in-kiosk-disruption-at-changi",
        "published": "2026-11-02T05:45:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}