The Police have arrested a 31-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman for their suspected involvement in a series of cheating cases involving fake gold.
Between 29 May 2021 and 10 Aug 2021, the Police received several reports from local pawnshops informing that they were purportedly cheated of about $51,000 by taking in fake gold jewellery from their customers.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the suspects and arrested them on 10 September 2021. Four other accomplices were arrested and charged in court previously.
The couple will be charged in court on 11 September 2021 for abetment with conspiracy to cheat under Section 420, read with Section 109, of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police take a serious view of any person who commits fraud and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
The Police would like to advise pawnshop owners to be vigilant against similar ruses, and to check and verify the identities of individuals who pawn items at their business premises, including their guarantors. Pawnshop owners are also encouraged to carry out detailed examination of the items to be pawned before making any transactions.
Case Exhibits Seized
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 September 2021 @ 10:15 PM