The Police are investigating a 52-year-old man for allegedly making unauthorised transactions with a found debit card.
On 18 February 2021, the Police received a report where a victim discovered that several unauthorised transactions had been made with her debit card.
Through investigations and with the aid of images from CCTV cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man. The man is believed to have found the debit card and had allegedly used it to make unauthorised transactions amounting to more than $300. Several household items and toys were seized as case exhibits.
Police investigations are ongoing. The offence of cheating, punishable under Section 420 of the Penal Codecarries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, and a fine.
The Police would like to remind members of the public that unauthorised use of another person’s credit or debit card is a serious offence. Credit and debit card holders are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Keep your credit or debit cards safe with you at all times;
- Call your card issuing banks immediately if your credit or debit cards are lost or stolen;
- Opt for an SMS notification to be sent to your mobile phone for any charges incurred on your credit or debit cards; and
- Check your bank statements regularly and alert the bank immediately should there be any discrepancies or unauthorised charges.
Case exhibits seized
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
19 February 2021 @ 6:00 PM