The Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for attempted extortion.
In August 2017, the Police received reports from victims, informing that they have received threatening letters signed off by “Lord Voldermort”. In the letters, the victims were threatened to purchase and transfer Bitcoins to “Lord Voldermort’s” account. Those who fail to do so can expect harm to be inflicted upon them and their families. Till date, no Bitcoins have been transferred to the said account.
Through extensive follow-up investigations, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him on 15 September 2017 along Choa Chu Kang Central.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 16 September 2017 with an offence of Attempted Extortion under Section 385 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, the suspect shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years and with caning.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 September 2017 @ 6:30 PM