The Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman who is believed to be involved in a series of cheating cases.
Between 3 and 31 May 2018, the Police received reports from several victims, informing that they had been contacted by a woman who offered to sell airline tickets at a discounted price. The victims were then directed to make deposits ranging from $1,400 to $16,000 purportedly for the purchase of airline tickets. After collecting the deposits, the woman became uncontactable.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 6 June 2018.
The woman will be charged in court on 7 June 2018 with cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. Anyone found guilty for the offence of cheating may be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine.
Members of the public are advised to be cautious when dealing with an unknown person and to purchase airline tickets from an accredited travel agent.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 June 2018 @ 9:15 PM