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Dec 29, 2009
Drop money scam: 2 caught
TWO more Chinese nationals have been caught for theft using the 'drop money' scam. The two men, aged aged 51 and 52 years, tried to con a 78-year-old man after he had withdrawn money from the bank at about 2 pm on Monday. The victim was walking along Middle Road when he noticed a stack of notes 'dropping' out of the first suspect's pocket. The suspect, who was walking in front of the victim, appeared to be unaware and continued walking away. The second suspect then appeared and picked up the stack of money, and approached the victim offering to split the money with him. At this juncture, the first suspect who had 'dropped' the money reappeared and confronted the duo about his missing money. On the pretext of proving that the money was not with the victim, the second suspect emptied the victim's pockets and showed the valuables to the first suspect.
In the process of doing this, the second suspect took the opportunity and stole the victim's money. To further confuse the victim, the second suspect also placed a purse inside the victim's pocket and told him to wait for him while he and the first suspect left towards an unknown direction to settle the conflict. It was then the victim realised that his money was missing from his pocket and the purse entrusted to him was sewn shut. Through extensive enquiries and follow-up investigations, police officers conducted an stakeout and managed to arrest the two suspects at a hotel off Balestier Road. Police also recovered cash amounting to S$1524, RMB 7,600, and US$76 together with other items like empty purses and sewing kits. The two suspects, who are believed to be involved in other similar cases , will be charged in court on Wednesday for theft. If convicted, they can be jailed up to three years, fined, or both.
Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story
Dec 29, 2009
Drop money scam: 2 caught
TWO more Chinese nationals have been caught for theft using the 'drop money' scam. The two men, aged aged 51 and 52 years, tried to con a 78-year-old man after he had withdrawn money from the bank at about 2 pm on Monday. The victim was walking along Middle Road when he noticed a stack of notes 'dropping' out of the first suspect's pocket. The suspect, who was walking in front of the victim, appeared to be unaware and continued walking away. The second suspect then appeared and picked up the stack of money, and approached the victim offering to split the money with him. At this juncture, the first suspect who had 'dropped' the money reappeared and confronted the duo about his missing money. On the pretext of proving that the money was not with the victim, the second suspect emptied the victim's pockets and showed the valuables to the first suspect.
In the process of doing this, the second suspect took the opportunity and stole the victim's money. To further confuse the victim, the second suspect also placed a purse inside the victim's pocket and told him to wait for him while he and the first suspect left towards an unknown direction to settle the conflict. It was then the victim realised that his money was missing from his pocket and the purse entrusted to him was sewn shut. Through extensive enquiries and follow-up investigations, police officers conducted an stakeout and managed to arrest the two suspects at a hotel off Balestier Road. Police also recovered cash amounting to S$1524, RMB 7,600, and US$76 together with other items like empty purses and sewing kits. The two suspects, who are believed to be involved in other similar cases , will be charged in court on Wednesday for theft. If convicted, they can be jailed up to three years, fined, or both.
