Serial conman arrested for employment scam
AsiaOne
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013
SINGAPORE - A 34-year-old Singaporean who is believed to be involved in at least 10 cases of cheating island-wide has been arrested.
Several reports of a cheating scam targeting foreigners were reported to the police between Feb 18 & 26.
The suspect allegedly offered his services to apply for various job opportunities in Singapore on behalf of the victims. In order to secure employment, the victims had to pay a fee ranging from $200 to $2,000. After the suspect received the money, he became uncontactable.
He was arrested by officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division along Bishan Street 24 on Tue, Feb 26.
The suspect will be charged in Court tomorrow for the offence of Cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years' imprisonment and also a fine.
Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Keok Tong San urged other victims who might have fallen prey to come forward to lodge police reports.
He added that members of the public are advised not to make advance payments to secure job offers made by strangers that are too good to be true. It would be prudent to verify further with the job agency on the job offer and payment details before handing over any money.