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Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds, Singapore News
Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds, Singapore News

AsiaOne

time6 days ago

  • AsiaOne

Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds, Singapore News

SINGAPORE — In a ploy to withdraw money from her Central Provident Fund (CPF) account before the permitted age of 55, a woman forged two medical documents claiming she had a respiratory illness. Although the CPF Board (CPFB) saw through the ruse and did not disburse any funds to her, the prosecution said Nasuha Zakaria's crime constituted serious mischief. On Aug 12, the 34-year-old was sentenced to five months and 10 weeks' jail after she pleaded guilty to one forgery charge and two unrelated charges of theft. Four other charges of theft, forgery and fraudulently possessing property were taken into consideration during sentencing. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nivethaa Ravintharan said the scheme Nasuha tried to exploit was intended for individuals with a reduced life expectancy, those who are permanently unfit for work or those lacking mental capacity. The prosecutor added: "CPF is a government body and this is a situation where the public confidence is at stake." The court heard that in 2021, the CPFB received two medical certification forms from Nasuha. The forms were purportedly issued by doctors from the Singapore General Hospital and certified that Nasuha suffered from a respiratory illness. When verifying the authenticity of these documents, CPFB discovered the signatures on the doctor's columns did not seem legitimate. CPFB wrote to SGH, which replied that none of their doctors had signed on the two documents. It was then that Nasuha admitted she had signed the documents herself as she wanted to quickly withdraw funds from her CPF account. According to CPF's website, successful applicants under the scheme may withdraw $5,000 or more. DPP Nivethaa said: "While there was no monetary loss on the part of CPF, such attempts should be strongly deterred as it endangers CPF's primary interest in ensuring the long-term financial security of individuals." Separately, Nasuha committed two theft offences in January. On Jan 7, she entered an unlocked office in a commercial building in Changi Road when its staff had left for lunch and stole two laptops and an iPad amounting to about $4,500. Using the "Find my iPhone" app, a staff member found that one of the items was at Nasuha's residential address. She was subsequently arrested. But she struck again on Jan 25, this time stealing a mobile phone and $800 cash from a store in Lorong 11 Geylang when the store owner was not at the counter. The owner saw the taxi she fled in and reported it to the police. She was arrested but the stolen items were not recovered. The court heard that Nasuha was previously fined for theft and jailed for abetment of cheating. Victoria Tay from the Public Defender's Office said her client, who is married with a daughter, has plans to continue her studies and find proper employment moving forward. "This is going to be the end of her criminal behaviour. She is committed to changing her ways," said Tay. [[nid:719899]] This article was first published in The Straits Times . Permission required for reproduction.

Jail for woman, 34, who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw CPF funds
Jail for woman, 34, who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw CPF funds

New Paper

time6 days ago

  • New Paper

Jail for woman, 34, who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw CPF funds

In a ploy to withdraw money from her Central Provident Fund (CPF) account before the permitted age of 55, a woman forged two medical documents claiming she had a respiratory illness. Although the CPF Board (CPFB) saw through the ruse and did not disburse any funds to her, the prosecution said Nasuha Zakaria's crime constituted serious mischief. On Aug 12, the 34-year-old was sentenced to five months and 10 weeks' jail after she pleaded guilty to one forgery charge and two unrelated charges of theft. Four other charges of theft, forgery and fraudulently possessing property were taken into consideration during sentencing. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nivethaa Ravintharan said the scheme Nasuha tried to exploit was intended for individuals with a reduced life expectancy, those who are permanently unfit for work or those lacking mental capacity. The prosecutor added: "CPF is a government body and this is a situation where the public confidence is at stake." The court heard that in 2021, the CPFB received two medical certification forms from Nasuha. The forms were purportedly issued by doctors from the Singapore General Hospital and certified that Nasuha suffered from a respiratory illness. When verifying the authenticity of these documents, CPFB discovered the signatures on the doctor's columns did not seem legitimate. CPFB wrote to SGH, which replied that none of their doctors had signed on the two documents. It was then that Nasuha admitted she had signed the documents herself as she wanted to quickly withdraw funds from her CPF account. According to CPF's website, successful applicants under the scheme may withdraw $5,000 or more. DPP Nivethaa said: "While there was no monetary loss on the part of CPF, such attempts should be strongly deterred as it endangers CPF's primary interest in ensuring the long-term financial security of individuals." Separately, Nasuha committed two theft offences in January. On Jan 7, she entered an unlocked office in a commercial building in Changi Road when its staff had left for lunch and stole two laptops and an iPad amounting to about $4,500. Using the "Find my iPhone" app, a staff member found that one of the items was at Nasuha's residential address. She was subsequently arrested. But she struck again on Jan 25, this time stealing a mobile phone and $800 cash from a store in Lorong 11 Geylang when the store owner was not at the counter. The owner saw the taxi she fled in and reported it to the police. She was arrested but the stolen items were not recovered. The court heard that Nasuha was previously fined for theft and jailed for abetment of cheating. Ms Victoria Tay from the Public Defender's Office said her client, who is married with a daughter, has plans to continue her studies and find proper employment moving forward. "This is going to be the end of her criminal behaviour. She is committed to changing her ways," said Ms Tay.

Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds in Singapore
Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds in Singapore

The Star

time6 days ago

  • The Star

Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds in Singapore

Although the CPF Board saw through the ruse and did not disburse any funds to her, the prosecution said Nasuha Zakaria's crime constituted serious mischief. - Photo: ST SINGAPORE: In a ploy to withdraw money from her Central Provident Fund (CPF) account before the permitted age of 55, a woman forged two medical documents claiming she had a respiratory illness. Although the CPF Board (CPFB) saw through the ruse and did not disburse any funds to her, the prosecution said Nasuha Zakaria's crime constituted serious mischief. On Tuesday (Aug 12), the 34-year-old was sentenced to five months and 10 weeks' jail after she pleaded guilty to one forgery charge and two unrelated charges of theft. Four other charges of theft, forgery and fraudulently possessing property were taken into consideration during sentencing. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nivethaa Ravintharan said the scheme Nasuha tried to exploit was intended for individuals with a reduced life expectancy, those who are permanently unfit for work or those lacking mental capacity. The prosecutor added: 'CPF is a government body and this is a situation where the public confidence is at stake.' The court heard that in 2021, the CPFB received two medical certification forms from Nasuha. The forms were purportedly issued by doctors from the Singapore General Hospital and certified that Nasuha suffered from a respiratory illness. When verifying the authenticity of these documents, CPFB discovered the signatures on the doctor's columns did not seem legitimate. CPFB wrote to SGH, which replied that none of their doctors had signed on the two documents. It was then that Nasuha admitted she had signed the documents herself as she wanted to quickly withdraw funds from her CPF account. According to CPF's website, successful applicants under the scheme may withdraw S$5,000 or more. DPP Nivethaa said: 'While there was no monetary loss on the part of CPF, such attempts should be strongly deterred as it endangers CPF's primary interest in ensuring the long-term financial security of individuals.' Separately, Nasuha committed two theft offences in January. On Jan 7, she entered an unlocked office in a commercial building in Changi Road when its staff had left for lunch and stole two laptops and an iPad amounting to about $4,500. Using the 'Find my iPhone' app, a staff member found that one of the items was at Nasuha's residential address. She was subsequently arrested. But she struck again on Jan 25, this time stealing a mobile phone and $800 cash from a store in Lorong 11 Geylang when the store owner was not at the counter. The owner saw the taxi she fled in and reported it to the police. She was arrested but the stolen items were not recovered. The court heard that Nasuha was previously fined for theft and jailed for abetment of cheating. Victoria Tay from the Public Defender's Office said her client, who is married with a daughter, has plans to continue her studies and find proper employment moving forward. 'This is going to be the end of her criminal behaviour. She is committed to changing her ways,' said Tay. - The Straits Times/ANN

Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds
Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds

Straits Times

time7 days ago

  • Straits Times

Jail for woman who forged medical documents in bid to quickly withdraw her CPF funds

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Although the CPFB saw through the ruse and did not disburse any funds to her, the prosecution said Nasuha Zakaria's crime constituted serious mischief. SINGAPORE – In a ploy to withdraw money from her Central Provident Fund (CPF) account before the permitted age of 55 , a woman forged two medical documents claiming she had a respiratory illness. Al though the CPF Board (CPFB) saw through the ruse and did not disburse any funds to her, the prosecution said Nasuha Zakaria's crime constituted serious mischief. On Aug 12, the 34-year-old was sentenced to five months and 10 weeks' jail after she pleaded guilty to one forgery charge and two unrelated charges of theft. Four other charges of theft, forgery and fraudulently possessing property were taken into consideration during sentencing. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nivethaa Ravintharan said the scheme Nasuha tried to exploit was intended for individuals with a reduced life expectancy, those who are permanently unfit for work, or those lacking mental capacity. The prosecutor added: 'CPF is a government body, and this is a situation where the public confidence is at stake.' The court heard that in 2021, the CPFB received two medical certification forms from Nasuha. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Luxury items seized in $3b money laundering case handed over to Deloitte for liquidation Singapore NEL, Sengkang LRT resume service after hours-long power fault; Punggol LRT being restored Singapore Live: Services on Punggol LRT being progressively restored Singapore Plan to base Singapore's F-15 fighter jets in Guam cancelled Singapore Hyflux investigator 'took advantage' of Olivia Lum's inability to recall events: Davinder Singh Singapore Man who stabbed son-in-law to death at Boon Tat Street in 2017 dies, aged 80 Singapore Scoot to launch flights to Chiang Rai, Okinawa, Tokyo-Haneda, boost frequency to other places Singapore Off-duty SCDF officer dies after accident in Punggol; 15-year-old pillion rider taken to hospital The forms were purportedly issued by doctors from Singapore General Hospital and certified that Nasuha suffered from a respiratory illness. When verifying the authenticity of these documents, CPFB discovered that the signatures on the doctor's columns did not seem legitimate. CPFB wrote in to SGH, who replied that none of their doctors had signed on the two documents. It was then that Nasuha admitted she had signed the documents herself, as she wanted to quickly withdraw funds from her CPF account. According to CPF's website, successful applicants under the scheme may withdraw $5,000 or more. DPP Nivethaa said: 'While there was no monetary loss on the part of CPF, such attempts should be strongly deterred as it endangers CPF's primary interest in ensuring the long-term financial security of individuals.' Separately, Nasuha committed two theft offences in January. On Jan 7, she entered an unlocked office in a commercial building along Changi Road when its staff had left for lunch, and stole two laptops and an iPad amounting to about $4,500. Using the 'Find my iPhone' app, a staff member found that one of the items was at Nasuha's residential address. She was subsequently arrested. But she struck again on Jan 25, this time stealing a mobile phone and $800 cash from a store along Lorong 11 Geylang when the store's owner was not at the counter. The owner saw the taxi she fled in and reported it to the police. She was arrested but the stolen items were not recovered. The court heard that Nasuha was previously fined for theft and jailed for abetment of cheating. Ms Victoria Tay from the Public Defender's Office said her client, who is married with a daughter, has plans to continue her studies and find proper employment moving forward. 'This is going to be the end of her criminal behaviour. She is committed to changing her ways,' said Ms Tay.

Malaysian aircraft engineering grad finds career path in wall art and doodling
Malaysian aircraft engineering grad finds career path in wall art and doodling

The Star

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Star

Malaysian aircraft engineering grad finds career path in wall art and doodling

During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, aircraft engineering graduate Nasuha Ibrahim struggled to find employment. Little did he know that his passion for art would eventually become his saving grace, allowing him to earn a living through mural art and doodles while transforming public spaces across the country. 'A friend knew I was looking for a job and he also knew I had a passion for art. He offered me a gig painting a mural at a cafe in Putrajaya during the Movement Control Order (MCO). That was my first real mural. 'I posted photos of the mural on Instagram and surprisingly, my work quickly caught the attention of others. Soon, more commissions followed. From that small start, things snowballed. I began getting hired more and more. And today, I sustain myself fully through mural art and doodling,' says Nasuha, 30, during an interview in Kuala Lumpur, recently. Art is a powerful tool to tell stories, reflect identity and inspire connection. Born and raised in Marang, Terengganu, Nasuha – who now lives in Cyberjaya, Selangor – encourages others to pursue their passion, no matter the obstacles. 'If you love art, do it with passion. Don't be afraid to ask for help or advice – people want to share information and support you. Success comes from persistence and by constantly honing your craft.' Creative pursuit Nasuha credits his mother, a homemaker, as one of his earliest supporters in his artistic journey. 'Ibu always encouraged me to colour and draw, even though it was just a hobby back then,' he says. As a child, he often submitted his drawings for newspaper contests and brand campaigns. 'Ibu would tell me I had won, even when I hadn't. Later, I realised she'd buy gifts and wrap them up, saying I had won a consolation prize. But her little white lie gave me the confidence I needed to keep trying,' he adds with a smile. 'Because of her continuous encouragement, I believed I could do anything.' Trained as an aircraft engineer, Nasuha chose art over aviation. Photo: Instagram/Nassuha_ Today, Nasuha earns a ­comfortable income – sometimes bringing in up to five figures a month, from his murals and doodle work. It was that same spirit that gave Nasuha the courage to pursue his artistic journey during his engineering studies. He was enrolled in Malaysia Airlines' aircraft maintenance engineering programme after completing a diploma in aeronautical engineering at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam. Art was initially a hobby, something he did in between classes and internship hours. 'My coursemates supported me a lot – they liked seeing my drawing and doodle work on paper and encouraged me to keep going. I still have some sketchbooks from back then with my early artwork. During my studies, I also took small commissions, like drawing and doodling on paper and phone cases to earn some pocket money. 'I like doodling as it allows me to express my creativity without limit. 'I started joining art and drawing contests, and after winning a few, I used the prize money to buy an iPad Pro. It helped me draw more often and made it easier for me to create digital designs and illustrations,' says Nasuha, who has won local art competitions organised by brands like Vans, Starbucks, Samsung, Golden Screen Cinemas and Faber-Castell. Nasuha hopes to keep sharing his artwork widely and inspire others to appreciate art in everyday spaces. In the last five years, Nasuha has built quite a reputation as one of the country's most prolific mural artists and doodlers. He has worked for more than 200 clients, painting murals for cafes, offices and public buildings. Learning on the job With no formal training, Nasuha taught himself how to draw and paint murals. 'I just started small, practised a lot and learnt by doing. My first mural was quite small and I figured things out along the way. 'I begin by creating a digital sketch using an app, then transfer a rough outline onto the wall with chalk to get the proportions right. From there, I add layers of colours until the artwork comes to life.' From cafe walls to cityscapes, Nasuha's vibrant murals breathe life and colour into everyday spaces. Photo: Instagram/Nassuha_ His past projects include designing doodles for coffee cups, handphone cases and even fried chicken containers for a fast food brand. 'At first, I never imagined that my artwork would receive so much attention. I started drawing just for fun and only took it seriously when I noticed that the sketches I shared on social media were gaining attention. 'What began with drawing on phone cases, paper and coffee cups has now grown into large-scale murals on walls. 'Creating art every day brings me real satisfaction,' says Nasuha. Photo: Instagram/Nassuha_ 'I feel incredibly excited and grateful whenever I get meaningful opportunities to showcase my art,' says Nasuha, whose vibrant murals often celebrate local culture. One of his proudest works is a 13m x 9.14m mural in Ipoh – his largest piece to date – featuring an Oriental-style portrait of a Chinese woman for a local coffee brand. Nasuha's eye-catching murals have gained attention across the country, and one of his most talked-about pieces (which is also his latest) is located just a stone's throw away from Central Market, at the corner of Jalan Hang Kasturi in Kuala Lumpur. This patriotic piece features Jalur Gemilang alongside Malaysia's emblems like the traditional kite wau and the country's national flower, hibiscus. While Nasuha's murals are vibrant, he admits that the job can be challenging. 'One of my biggest hurdles is running out of ideas. When that happens, I go for a walk to clear my mind; by the lake, by the beach, in paddy fields or in a village. These moments help clear my mind and allow inspiration to return, which I then translate into digital illustrations or mural work. What began as a hobby in between classes is now a thriving career for Nasuha. Photo: Instagram/Nassuha_ 'Another issue is the weather – especially when I work outdoors. For instance, a mural I did for a telecommunications company took three months to complete because it rained for an entire month. Some parts didn't dry properly, so I had to redo damaged areas.' Let's not forget safety issues when working on scaffolding, which is used when Nasuha has to reach high walls while painting his murals. It can get tricky – and slippery – during rainy season. Despite the demanding schedule of mural commission – which can take up to 10 days for a single piece since he works alone – he finds joy and fulfilment in his work. 'I'm earning more than I ever thought I would as an engineer, but most importantly, I am happy,' he shares. 'Creating art every day is a unique experience that brings me real satisfaction.' 'My hope is to keep sharing my artwork widely and inspire others to appreciate art in everyday spaces. Art is not just a decoration – it's a way to tell stories, raise awareness and connect people.'

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