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SINGAPORE: A 43-year-old employee of a money changing company was nabbed in Malaysia within 12 hours after he absconded from Singapore with S$470,000 (RM1.4mil) in cash.
Singapore police had received a report on Tuesday (March 27) that the man had absconded with the money, which he was supposed to have couriered to the money changer's office.
However, the man had already left Singapore for Malaysia before the report was lodged.
With the help of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), the man was arrested in Malaysia on Wednesday (March 28), less than 12 hours after the police report was made, according to a statement from The Singapore Police Force on Friday (March 30).
The statement added that the Indian national was extradited to Singapore on Thursday (March 29) and he was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of criminal breach of trust.
Cash amounting to S$24,000 (RM71,000) was recovered from him upon his arrest.
If convicted, he faces jail of up to 15 years and a fine.
Assistant commissioner of police Arthur Law, who is the commander of the Central Police Division, thanked the RMP for their strong support and assistance in the arrest.
"This arrest is testament to the effectiveness of regional cooperation in crime fighting efforts," he said.
"With the continued support of law enforcement agencies in the region, we will ensure that swift justice is served to criminals regardless of where they choose to flee." - The Straits Times/Asia News Network
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...pore-with-s$470k-cash-but-caught-in-malaysia/
Singapore police had received a report on Tuesday (March 27) that the man had absconded with the money, which he was supposed to have couriered to the money changer's office.
However, the man had already left Singapore for Malaysia before the report was lodged.
With the help of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), the man was arrested in Malaysia on Wednesday (March 28), less than 12 hours after the police report was made, according to a statement from The Singapore Police Force on Friday (March 30).
The statement added that the Indian national was extradited to Singapore on Thursday (March 29) and he was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of criminal breach of trust.
Cash amounting to S$24,000 (RM71,000) was recovered from him upon his arrest.
If convicted, he faces jail of up to 15 years and a fine.
Assistant commissioner of police Arthur Law, who is the commander of the Central Police Division, thanked the RMP for their strong support and assistance in the arrest.
"This arrest is testament to the effectiveness of regional cooperation in crime fighting efforts," he said.
"With the continued support of law enforcement agencies in the region, we will ensure that swift justice is served to criminals regardless of where they choose to flee." - The Straits Times/Asia News Network
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...pore-with-s$470k-cash-but-caught-in-malaysia/
