The Police have arrested a 46-year-old man for his suspected involvement in using found credit and debit cards to make unauthorised transactions.
On 19 July 2023, the Police received a report from a victim who discovered that several unauthorised transactions had been made with her missing credit and debit cards.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the identity of the man and arrested him on 9 October 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to have found the victim’s wallet which contained the cards and subsequently used them to make various unauthorised transactions amounting to more than $1,900. Two watches, a baby anklet, a bicycle and other household items which were believed to have been purchased using the credit and debit cards were seized as case exhibits.
The man will be charged in court on 11 October 2023 with Cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, and a fine.
Unauthorised use of another person’s credit or debit card is a serious offence. The Police take a serious view against any person who commits fraud, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The Police would also like to advise all credit/debit card holders to call their card-issuing banks immediately if their credit/debit cards are lost or stolen, and to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
Do’s
- Keep your credit or debit cards safe with you at all times;
- Opt in for SMS notifications to be sent to your mobile phone for any charges incurred on your credit or debit cards; and
- Check your bank statements and alert the bank immediately should there be any discrepancies or unauthorised charges.
Don’t’s
- Give out your credit or debit card details to unknown persons;
- Reveal your One-Time Password to anyone; and
- Expose your credit or debit cards. Keep them in your purse or wallet until you are ready to make your purchases.
Case Exhibits Seized ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 October 2023 @ 4:45 PM