The Police have arrested two men and one woman, aged between 22 and 24, for their suspected involvement in carrying out fraudulent online purchases of mobile phones using compromised credit card details.
On 26 April 2018, the Police were alerted to a case of fraudulent online purchase of a mobile phone valued at $1,888. Through extensive enquiries and follow-up investigations, the Police established the identities of the suspects and arrested them at various locations between 26 April 2018 and 27 April 2018. A laptop and four mobile phones were seized as case exhibits. Preliminary investigations revealed that compromised credit card details were used in these fraudulent purchases. The suspects are also believed to be involved in other similar cases.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone who is convicted of Abetment by Conspiracy to Cheat under Section 420 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to a fine.
The Police would like to advise all debit and credit card holders to safeguard their card details and not to disclose sensitive banking information with anyone. They are also advised to be prudent when making online payments using their card details and to visit only reliable websites for online shopping.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 April 2018 @ 8:00 PM