Singapore Authorities Acknowledge Complaints Against MCGI Singapore Leaders
- Shiela Manikis
- Aug 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 9
SINGAPORE — The Post-MCGI Society has confirmed that three major Singapore agencies — the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), and the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) have formally acknowledged receipt of our complaints against Robert “Don Robert” Navoa, Monette Navoa, and the Members Church of God International (MCGI) Singapore Chapter headquartered at 205 Henderson Road, #05-01A 159549.
The complaints, filed by Post-MCGI Society members in Singapore, detail alleged violations of immigration, corporate, charity, and anti-corruption laws. They are based on whistleblower testimony from Lorenz Buizon (a.k.a. “Dok Jay Lorenz”), co-founder of the now-defunct GEP Solutions, which he says was weaponized as a shell company to funnel charity-linked funds, secure fraudulent Employment Passes, and disguise related-party financial transactions.
Background: How the Scheme Worked
According to the whistleblower, GEP Solutions, officially registered as an IT consultancy was in reality an operational arm of MCGI Singapore. The company’s alleged real purposes included:
Sponsoring Employment Passes for top MCGI officers, including Daniel Razon, under false job descriptions.
Paying for minister perks (smartphones, vehicle loans) using company funds, then reimbursing those expenses with MCGI Singapore’s charity collections.
Using GEP to move unreported cash internationally, including USD $20,000 hand-carried to Brazil for MCGI operations.
Appointing Monette Navoa as Treasurer/Auditor despite her absentee oversight role, allowing transactions to pass without independent scrutiny.
Internal MCGI auditors in Singapore reportedly investigated Robert Navoa, confirmed financial irregularities, and imposed a temporary suspension — but the findings were never reported to regulators or the congregation.
A Pattern Repeated in Other Countries
While the Singapore case is the most recent to reach regulatory attention, similar allegations have surfaced across MCGI’s international network:
Australia — ACNC complaints allege church funds were used to subsidize minister housing, cover personal travel, and operate businesses under religious branding to evade tax and charity oversight.
Canada — Financial records indicate possible cross-border laundering through church-linked charities, with large sums diverted to overseas projects without proper donor disclosure.
United Kingdom — Charity Commission concerns over hidden remittances and opaque spending patterns, mirroring the same lack of segregation between religious and commercial finances seen in Singapore.
These cases reveal a consistent operational model: use of registered charities to collect public donations, private companies to process or disguise expenses, and interlinked personal and religious accounts to transfer funds internationally under minimal scrutiny.
What Happens Next with MCGI Singapore
With MOM, CAD, and CPIB now acknowledging the complaints, Singapore’s regulatory machinery is in motion. Each agency will investigate its respective jurisdiction:
MOM — Fraudulent Employment Pass sponsorship and illegal employment arrangements.
CAD — Potential corporate fraud, false accounting, and money laundering.
CPIB — Possible corruption, conflict of interest, and gratification offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
We have not yet received a response from ACRA; however, related complaints have already been submitted by Post-MCGI Society members in Singapore.
The Post-MCGI Society will continue to provide documentary evidence, transaction flow charts, and witness statements to assist in the investigations.
“This is more than just one chapter’s misconduct,” said a Post-MCGI Society spokesperson. “It’s a global pattern of corruption hidden behind religious legitimacy. Singapore now has the opportunity to set a precedent for holding such networks accountable.”
