Police have arrested a 46-year-old man suspected to have cheated several foreigners.
Between 31 Jan 2015 and 10 Feb 2015, police received reports from two victims that they had engaged the man to assist them in the application of work and student passes. After the victims handed over monies ranging from $2500 to $6000, they did not hear from him again.
Through extensive enquiries and follow-up investigations, officers from Jurong Police Division arrested the man on 27 Feb 2015. Two receipts books, a cheque book and two handphones were seized as case exhibits. Investigations are ongoing.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 28 Feb 2015 for an offence of Cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a punishment of imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years and a fine.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 February 2015 @ 8:30 PM
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 February 2015 @ 8:30 PM