A 60-year-old man will be charged in court on 3 August 2020 for his suspected involvement in a Haj tour scam.
On 15 August 2018, a Police report was lodged, stating that 80 persons who had paid for a Haj tour did not receive confirmation of their flight and visa details. The Police subsequently arrested the 60-year-old man on 4 October 2018 for his suspected involvement in a scam involving the sale of non-existent Haj tours at discounted rates.
Investigations uncovered evidence that the man had deceived the victims into handing over their passports and monies amounting to more than S$98,000 with the false promise of a Haj trip.
The man will be charged with 16 counts of Cheating punishable under Section 417 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 and 69 counts of Cheating and Dishonestly Inducing a Delivery of Property punishable under Section 420 of the Penal Code, Cap 224.
If convicted of an offence under Section 417, he is liable to imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both. If convicted of an offence under Section 420, he is liable to imprisonment of up to 10 years, and a fine.
The Police would like to advise members of the public who wish to perform the Haj to make enquiries on Haj registration with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis).
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
02 August 2020 @ 9:00 PM