Three males, aged 25 to 31, will be charged on November 5, 2021, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud an insurance firm of around $74,000 in vehicle insurance claims.
On July 2, 2020, the Police received information about alleged false automobile insurance claims made by two individuals, ages 25 and 26, who identified themselves as the passenger and driver, respectively.
The claims were related to a road traffic accident involving two motor vehicles that occurred on March 25, 2020, along Esplanade Drive, at the intersection with Collyer Quay and Fullerton Road.
According to investigations, a 31-year-old male was the real driver of one of the motor vehicles and was not in possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of the collision. He reportedly subsequently hired the 26-year-old guy to falsely identify himself as the driver.
The latter then enlisted the 25-year-old male as his ostensible passenger, and both filed bogus injury claims.
Penalties:
26-year-old faces:
- Three counts of engaging in a conspiracy to cheat (up to 10 years jail and fine)
- Two counts of breaching Regulation 6 of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Up to $10,000 fine and/or jail of 6 months)
25-year-old faces:
-  two counts of engaging in a conspiracy to cheat (up to 10 years jail and fine)
31-year-old faces
- One count of engaging in a conspiracy to cheat (up to 10 years jail and fine)
- Two counts of driving without a valid driving licence (fine not exceeding $10,000 or an imprisonment term not exceeding three years or both.)
- Two counts of taking vehicle without owner’s consent (fine not exceeding $1,000 or an imprisonment term not exceeding three months.)
- Two counts of driving without insurance coverage (fine not exceeding $1,000 or an imprisonment term not exceeding three months or both. The offender shall also be disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence )