The Police have arrested a 20-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of cheating.
On 16 November 2021, the Police received a report claiming that a woman was soliciting donations via crowdfunding on social media. The woman had purportedly solicited donations from victims for the purpose of providing medical treatment to a stray cat that was taken to a local vet. It was later discovered that there was purportedly no such cat being treated. The woman had also allegedly forged a receipt to make it seem like there were medical bills paid for the stray cat.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her. Preliminary investigation revealed that a total of about 60 persons had responded and made donations to the cause. Another 20-year-old man is also assisting with Police investigations.
Police investigations are ongoing. The offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, or a fine, or both.
If you have any information relating to such crimes, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. If you require urgent Police assistance, please dial ‘999’.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 November 2021 @ 7:30 PM