28-Year-Old Man Arrested for Suspected Involvement in Cheating Cases
Singapore News – The Police have apprehended a 28-year-old man in connection with a series of cheating incidents, following reports from victims who fell prey to his fraudulent schemes.
Details of the Incident
On May 31, 2025, authorities received a report from a victim who operated a jewellery shop. The victim stated that a man had contacted him to purchase a gold necklace but failed to make the payment upon delivery. The suspect had sent the victim a screenshot of a purported successful payment, which led the shop owner to release the gold necklace via courier services. The victim only realised he had been cheated when he checked his company’s bank account and found no record of the payment.
Further investigations revealed that the suspect is also believed to be involved in multiple e-commerce scams. Victims had made payments totalling over $11,600 for items listed on the online marketplace Carousell, but they never received the purchased items.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Following thorough investigations, officers from the Bedok Police Division identified the suspect and arrested him on June 3, 2025. He is scheduled to be charged in court on June 5, 2025, under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871 for cheating. This offense carries a potential imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
Police Warning
The Police have reiterated their commitment to tackling scams and fraudulent activities with a zero-tolerance approach. Offenders will face severe consequences in accordance with the law.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant when making online purchases and to verify payment transactions before handing over any items. Business owners should ensure that payments have been successfully credited to their bank accounts before releasing goods.
For more information on scams, the public can visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799. Anyone with information regarding such scams is encouraged to contact the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.