Married Man Jailed After Cheating 3 Women Out Of More Than S$1.67 Million
A 31-year-old Myanmar national has been sentenced to seven years and three months in jail after deceiving three women in Singapore and cheating them out of more than S$1.67 million through a series of lies involving romance, inheritance claims and investment opportunities.
The man, identified as Myo Kyaw, pleaded guilty to several charges related to cheating and forgery. Additional offences were also taken into consideration during sentencing.
Court documents revealed that despite presenting himself as a successful and eligible bachelor, he was in fact married to a Singaporean woman and had two children, Lianhe Zaobao reported.
Victims Met Through Dating Platforms
According to the case, Kyaw met multiple women through dating applications between 2021 and 2024.
One of the victims, a 44-year-old woman, entered into a relationship with him after he falsely claimed to be single. Throughout their relationship, he repeatedly requested money, claiming he was facing legal disputes over a family inheritance and needed funds for various expenses.
The woman eventually exhausted her savings and even sought financial assistance from family members. She reportedly lost approximately S$543,724.
To maintain the deception, Kyaw allegedly produced forged documents and fake bank transfer records, claiming that he would soon receive inheritance money and repay her.
Despite suspicions arising, the victim continued believing him until their relationship ended in 2023.
Promises Of Marriage And Wealth
A second victim, a 45-year-old Malaysian woman, met Kyaw in 2023 through another dating platform.
During the relationship, he allegedly portrayed himself as a wealthy businessman, claiming to possess an Australian passport, co-own a trading platform and have access to millions of dollars in investments.
He also claimed to drive a Bentley and spoke about building a future together with the woman after she became pregnant.
Using promises of lucrative investments and future repayments, he convinced her to transfer substantial sums of money. In less than a month, she reportedly lost more than S$360,000.
The deception eventually unravelled when she discovered that the address he provided was false and that the luxury vehicle he claimed as his own was actually registered under his wife’s name.
Continued Offending While On Bail
Investigators revealed that Kyaw continued carrying out similar schemes even after being charged in connection with earlier offences.
His third victim, a 35-year-old Chinese national, was allegedly persuaded to invest money and provide access to her credit cards. He later used those cards to make payments and transactions.
When concerns were raised, he reportedly forged official-looking documents to reassure her and conceal his actions.
The victim eventually lost approximately S$769,189.
Prosecutors argued that Kyaw specifically targeted women seeking stable relationships and exploited their trust through elaborate lies and emotional manipulation.
Victims Suffered Emotional And Financial Harm
The court heard that the victims suffered significant emotional distress in addition to severe financial losses.
One woman reportedly experienced intense stress and emotional trauma after learning of the deception, while another struggled with anxiety, insomnia and concerns about her future due to the debts accumulated during the relationship.
In total, the victims lost more than S$1.67 million over a period exceeding two years.
Taking into account the scale of the fraud, the repeated deception and the emotional impact on the victims, the court sentenced Kyaw to seven years and three months behind bars.