The Police have arrested a 55-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of forgery.
On 22 June 2023, the Police received a report from Singapore Customs, after one of their investigation officers received an email purportedly requesting the return of security deposit lodged with Singapore Customs. The email contained a letter allegedly prepared by the Prime Minister’s Office, demanding for the matters to be expedited without any delay. Verifications were made with the Prime Minister’s Office, and it was revealed that the said letter was fake.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 27 June 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed she had also purportedly forged another letter from the Prime Minister’s Office and e-mailed it to the Housing & Development Board, requesting for her monies paid for the e-bidding of two minimart shops to be refunded without any delay.
The women will be charged in court on 29 September 2023 with the offence of Forgery for the purpose of Cheating under Section 468 of the Penal Code 1871, which carries an imprisonment term which may extend up to ten years, and a fine.
The Police take a serious view against any person who commits forgery, and offenders will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
28 September 2023 @ 11:11 PM