The Police have arrested a 32-year-old woman for cheating.
On 11 February 2021, the Police received a report from a victim who was cheated by a woman who claimed to be able to help the victim procure luxury bags at low prices. Between September 2020 and December 2020, the victim had transferred more than $100,000 to the woman to purchase luxury bags. However, the woman allegedly did not deliver the goods as agreed.
Through investigations, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 15 February 2021. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is believed to be involved in other similar cheating cases.
Police investigations are ongoing. The offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code is punishable with an imprisonment term that may extend to 10 years, and a fine.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 February 2021 @ 5:00 PM