Singapore authorities have found no evidence of cheating or fraud in a work injury compensation claim filed by a former employee of EatGreen, the company operating Sumo Salad, officials announced on October 13. The police and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) concluded investigations into allegations that the worker had faked a fall to claim workplace injury benefits, determining that no wrongdoing occurred.

The inquiry followed social media accusations made on July 18, 2025, by the late business owner Jane Lee, who asserted that the employee staged an injury two days before her contract was due to end. Lee passed away a day after posting these claims online. After reviewing the case, authorities stated that the designated insurer had compensated EatGreen for medical expenses and medical leave wages associated with the injury as early as June 2025. The insurer will continue to handle all eligible compensation payments under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA).

While EatGreen received a stern warning from MOM for failing to ensure that all its workers were covered under WICA, the former employee who filed the claim was confirmed to be among those properly insured. The Act allows workers to seek compensation for injuries or occupational diseases incurred during their employment, while also permitting employers to raise objections before any claim is finalized.

MOM emphasized its commitment to combating abuse of the compensation system, highlighting previous cases where individuals were sentenced to jail for fraudulent claims, including one involving a deliberately rehearsed fall down stairs. The recent situation has drawn public attention to the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in managing workplace injury claims, both genuine and potentially fraudulent.

The authorities confirmed that police would not be pursuing further action against the former worker, and the compensation process will proceed through the insurer as prescribed by law. The handling of the case reflects ongoing efforts to balance protecting workers’ rights and addressing concerns over potential misuse of injury compensation schemes.