The Police have arrested a 32-year-old man believed to be involved in a series of job scam.
On 27 Feb 2016, the Police received a report alleging that the suspect had collected money from foreigners on the pretext of offering job opportunities in Singapore. Upon receiving the report, officers from Tanglin Division conducted extensive enquires. Through preliminary investigations, it was revealed that the victim had responded to the suspect’s offer of a job placement and had paid him S$160/- for his services. The suspect however did not have any jobs for the victim. He is also believed to be involved in other similar cases.
The suspect will be charged in the Court on 2 March 2016 with an offence of Cheating, under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. Any person convicted of an offence of Cheating, may be jailed for a term of not extending more than 10 years for each offence.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 March 2016 @ 7:30 PM