The Police have arrested a 47-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a tour scam.
On 15 August 2018, the Police received a report that more than 80 persons who are scheduled to depart for a Haj tour on 16 August 2018 did not receive confirmation on their flight and visa details. They had paid a total sum of S$98,250 to the man, who manages a local tour agency.
Officers from Central Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day. A few Singapore passports and cash amounting to S$196,950 were seized by the Police for investigations. Preliminary investigations revealed that he had allegedly misled the victims to believe that they could go for Haj tours at discounted rates. The victims had handed over their passports and made payments to the man in order to secure a place on the tour.
The man will be charged in court on 17 August 2018 with cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which is punishable with an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, and a fine.
The Police would like to advise the public who wish to perform the Haj to make enquiries on Haj registration with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 August 2018 @ 7:40 PM