The Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, for his suspected involvement in a syndicated motor insurance fraud.
On 12 September 2013, the Police received a report of a suspected staged road traffic accident involving two motor vehicles along Hougang Avenue 2 towards the direction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3. The man had left Singapore prior to the commencement of police investigations and a warrant of arrest was subsequently issued against him.
On 10 September 2019, the man was arrested with the assistance from the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). Investigations revealed that the man is believed to be a key member of a motor insurance fraud syndicate reported in 2013.
The man will be charged in court on 12 September 2019 with two separate counts of engaging in a conspiracy to cheat; punishable under:
- Section 420, read with Section 109 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, the man may face a punishment of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, and shall also be liable to a fine; and
- Section 420, read with Section 116 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, the man may face a punishment of up to one-fourth part of 10 years’ imprisonment, and shall also be liable to a fine.
Director of Commercial Affairs Department, Mr David Chew expressed his appreciation to the RMP and said, “The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is grateful for the assistance provided by the RMP in the apprehension and return of the fugitive. The arrest is a testament to the strong and collaborative relationship between the SPF and RMP and our common commitment to ensure that criminals do not evade the long reach of the law.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
11 September 2019 @ 9:10 PM