Opaque 'consulting firm' website tries to hire former Singapore foreign ministry personnel

A supposed Singapore-headquartered consulting firm, Great Vision, is actively seeking to hire former Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs personnel, raising significant red flags. The firm's website prominently features a profile for "Dr Jade Chan," who is described as a former diplomat with extensive experience in international relations and strategic analysis. Her claimed postings include diplomatic missions in Jakarta, Hanoi, and Brussels, as well as an advisory role at the ASEAN Secretariat.

However, these claims have been directly refuted by Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). In response to inquiries, the MFA stated that "Dr Chan" has never worked for the ministry, indicating that her profile is fabricated. Attempts by CNA to contact Great Vision through the email provided on its website have been unsuccessful, with emails bouncing back and the domain appearing unresponsive. Further verification attempts with the London School of Economics and the ASEAN Secretariat regarding their associations with "Dr Chan" are ongoing.

The fraudulent biography of "Dr Chan" is not the only suspicious element on the Great Vision website. The firm also posted a job listing for a senior consultant in political and geopolitical risk, explicitly stating a preference for candidates with prior experience in Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ASEAN Secretariat, EU institutions, or leading international think-tanks. This explicit targeting of individuals with specific government backgrounds distinguishes Great Vision from other suspicious websites CNA has been investigating.

Great Vision's recruitment efforts extend to other roles as well. A job advertisement for an intelligence and research analyst specifically sought candidates with "prior experience at Singapore-based think-tanks (e.g. RSIS) or regional research institutions." Applicants were instructed to submit "relevant work samples." This pattern suggests a deliberate strategy to recruit individuals with insider knowledge or connections within Singaporean governmental and research circles.