21-year-old Muhammad Ayyub Mohd Rafie is being accused of utilizing counterfeit medical certificates (MCs) on multiple occasions to avoid work at the Jurong Police Division Headquarters, where he was previously serving as a full-time national serviceman (NSF) for the police.
He had allegedly committed these offences between November 2021 and March 2022.
The Singapore Police Force confirmed that Ayyub, aged 21, had formerly served as a special constable and had completed his national service on October 6, 2022.
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Ayyub appeared in court on Wednesday (7 June) and was charged with five counts of forgery and one count of cheating through impersonation.
In November 2021, while stationed at the Jurong Police Division Headquarters, Ayyub purportedly presented a forged MC from NuHealth Medical Centre, claiming he was unfit for work from November 10 to November 11.
He is also accused of committing similar offences four more times between December 2021 and March 2022.
Used someone’s identity to apply for Foodpanda rider account
Additionally, he allegedly deceived Foodpanda Singapore in August 2021 by assuming another person’s identity when applying for a rider account with the food delivery company. Subsequently, Foodpanda Singapore reportedly approved his application.
Ayyub is expected to enter a guilty plea for his offenses on July 19.
Singapore Police Force’s statement
In an official statement, the police emphasized that officers of the Singapore Police Force (SPF), including national service officers, are expected to abide by the law and uphold the highest standards of conduct and integrity. They stated that severe action will be taken against officers who violate the law, including bringing charges against them in court.
The SPF promptly initiated investigations against Ayyub following the incident, and no further comments can be made due to the ongoing court proceedings.
Forgery carries a potential sentence of up to four years’ imprisonment and a fine for each count, while cheating through impersonation can result in a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and a fine.