The Police have arrested a 25-year-old Taiwanese woman for her suspected involvement in several cases of dishonestly receiving stolen property.
On 29 July 2017, the Police received a report from a 23-year-old woman, who had received a call from an unknown person who claimed to be a police officer. The victim was told she was being investigated by the Police for money laundering offences. She was then told to provide her banking details, which she complied and later discovered $100,000 being credited into her bank account from an unknown source. She was then told to withdraw the money and deliver to the suspect.
Officers from Bedok Police Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and established the identity of the suspect. The suspect was subsequently arrested on 30 July 2017. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to be involved in at least three other similar cases amounting to more than $180,000.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 1 August 2017 with the offence of Dishonestly Receiving Stolen Property, under Section 411 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, she will be punished with an imprisonment for a term of up to five years and fined, or both.
For more information on money mule scams, members of the public can call the anti-scam helpline at 1800-722-6688 or go to www.scamalert.sg. Anyone with information on such scams may call the Police hotline at 1800-255 0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 July 2017 @ 9:10 PM