Anti-Corruption & Whistleblowing Policy

1. Overview 

Ingots.io enforces zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, or unethical conduct. This policy ensures safe, confidential reporting channels and robust protections for whistleblowers across all operations. 

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2. Scope 

Applies to: 

  • Internal: Employees, contractors, executives. 

  • External: Users, vendors, partners. 

  • All products: Dual Asset Trading, Ingots Indexed Token, MYRX Stablecoin. 

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3. Prohibited Conduct 

Violations include but are not limited to: 

  • Bribery, kickbacks, or facilitation payments. 

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest. 

  • Misuse of company assets or insider information. 

  • Retaliation against whistleblowers. 

Consequences: 

  • Immediate termination. 

  • Clawback of ill-gotten gains. 

  • Mandatory reporting to SC Malaysia, BNM, or MACC (Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission). 

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4. Reporting Channels 

Submit reports via: 

  • Hotline: +60 [Insert Number] (24/7, anonymous calls accepted). 

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5. Whistleblower Protections 

  • Anonymity: No IP logging; use Tor/ProtonMail for submissions. 

  • Legal Shield: Protected under Malaysia’s Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 and indemnified against defamation claims. 

  • Non-Retaliation: Retaliation results in disciplinary action, including termination. 

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6. Investigation Process 

  • Triage: Initial response within 48 hours. 

  • Resolution: 

  • Minor cases: 14 days. 

  • High-risk (e.g., fraud): 7 days, escalated to external auditors. 

  • Documentation: Securely stored for 10 years (per SC Malaysia). 

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7. Oversight & Accountability 

  • Quarterly Audits: By independent third parties (e.g., PwC Malaysia). 

  • Regulatory Alignment: Updated in real-time for: 

  • Malaysia: SC’s Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines. 

  • Global: OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, FATF Recommendations. 

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8. Training & Awareness 

  • Mandatory: Annual anti-corruption training for all staff. 

  • Optional: User/partner webinars on ethical reporting. 

  • Visibility: Reporting links pinned to all internal/external platforms. 

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9. Disclaimer 

  • False reports made in bad faith may incur legal action. 

  • Ingots.io cooperates fully with regulatory investigations. 

 

Effective Date: 15 April 2025 
Last Updated: 15 April 2025