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Where got safe for older people oredi, these PAP pets are getting out of hands
Duo in 'dropped cash' scam jailed
Yao Shiming and Liu Shiying were sentenced to eight months' jail each. -- PHOTOS: SPF
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TWO Chinese nationals came to Singapore with more than sightseeing on their minds.
They preyed on old folk leaving the bank or money changers with large sums of money.
On Sept 3, Yao Shiming, 50, and Liu Shiying, 51, followed Madam Peck Hoo Tee, who had just withdrawn $4,600 from her account at United Overseas Bank in Lorong 22 Geylang.
Yao walked up to the 64-year-old, purposely dropped a stack of money and walked away.
Liu then came, picked up the money and took Madam Peck aside, suggesting that they share the money, but she disagreed.
As planned, Yao returned and accused the two of them of taking his money.
They were so convincing that Madam Peck had no idea it was all a ruse.
To prove her innocence, Madam Peck showed them her own money and denied taking the 'dropped' money.
In the midst of the discussions, Liu stole Madam Peck's $4,600. She realised it had been stolen only when she got home.
Five hours later, the pair successfully played the same trick on 70-year-old Malaysian Liong Moy, who had exchanged $2,500 for RM6,112 at the money changer at People's Park Complex.
Five days later, police arrested both men at a hotel off Kitchener Road and seized about $14,400.
A third similar charge was taken into consideration.
Pressing for a stiff sentence, a police prosecutor said such cases were on the rise here. Thirteen cases involving vulnerable victims carrying large sums of money have surfaced since July.
District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan agreed the offences were well-planned and executed.
He jailed the duo for eight months on both charges.
They could have been jailed for up to three years and/or fined on each charge.
Duo in 'dropped cash' scam jailed
Yao Shiming and Liu Shiying were sentenced to eight months' jail each. -- PHOTOS: SPF
View more photos
TWO Chinese nationals came to Singapore with more than sightseeing on their minds.
They preyed on old folk leaving the bank or money changers with large sums of money.
On Sept 3, Yao Shiming, 50, and Liu Shiying, 51, followed Madam Peck Hoo Tee, who had just withdrawn $4,600 from her account at United Overseas Bank in Lorong 22 Geylang.
Yao walked up to the 64-year-old, purposely dropped a stack of money and walked away.
Liu then came, picked up the money and took Madam Peck aside, suggesting that they share the money, but she disagreed.
As planned, Yao returned and accused the two of them of taking his money.
They were so convincing that Madam Peck had no idea it was all a ruse.
To prove her innocence, Madam Peck showed them her own money and denied taking the 'dropped' money.
In the midst of the discussions, Liu stole Madam Peck's $4,600. She realised it had been stolen only when she got home.
Five hours later, the pair successfully played the same trick on 70-year-old Malaysian Liong Moy, who had exchanged $2,500 for RM6,112 at the money changer at People's Park Complex.
Five days later, police arrested both men at a hotel off Kitchener Road and seized about $14,400.
A third similar charge was taken into consideration.
Pressing for a stiff sentence, a police prosecutor said such cases were on the rise here. Thirteen cases involving vulnerable victims carrying large sums of money have surfaced since July.
District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan agreed the offences were well-planned and executed.
He jailed the duo for eight months on both charges.
They could have been jailed for up to three years and/or fined on each charge.
