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AsiaOne
8 hours ago
- AsiaOne
From cash and gold to leaves: 3 women, 1 man charged over suspected involvement in spiritual 'blessing' scams, Singapore News
Three women and one man aged between 47 and 61 were arrested and charged on suspicion of involvement in multiple spiritual 'blessing' scams. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a press release on Friday (June 6) that they had received a report three days prior from a woman who was allegedly cheated by the three others in Chinatown. "The first woman had initially approached the victim seeking directions to a Chinese physician. A second woman then intervened, claiming knowledge of a suitable physician but explained that consultations could only occur outside the premises due to overcrowding," the release stated. This second woman wanted the victim to pose as her relative, and the trio went to meet the third woman, who claimed to be a Chinese physician and told the victim she was "experiencing misfortune due to negative spiritual elements". "The three woman and the victim then arranged to meet at Hong Lim Park and the victim was convinced to surrender $700 in cash and a gold necklace with a Guan Yin pendant to the 'Chinese physician', who then placed the items in a black plastic bag and performed a purported blessing ritual," the release read. She was instructed to leave the bag unopened for a month underneath her bed, but examined it the next day and discovered her possessions had been replaced by leaves. A similar incident occurred on June 4, where another victim was approached by two women in Clementi. Upon noticing she had cash in her bag, the women convinced her to place her belongings, amounting to $700, into a black trash bag for safekeeping. However, the victim later discovered that her money had gone missing. SPF conducted ground investigations and utilised CCTV footage to establish the identities of the three woman and another man believed to be working with them. They were arrested on June 5, and cash amounting to S$1,311 and 10,050 yuan (S$1,800) was seized from them as case exhibits. The four were charged on Friday for conspiracy to cheat under Section 420 and Section 109 of the Penal Code 1871, with the offence carrying a prison term of up to 10 years and a fine. "The police would like to remind members of the public to be wary of strangers who claim to provide spiritual help or blessing services. No legitimate religious practitioner will ask for your money or valuables to be surrendered for any blessing ritual," the press release read. "Members of the public should be vigilant and alert their elderly family members about such scams. "If approached by someone claiming you have bad luck or need spiritual cleansing, do not engage with them and call the police immediately." Members of the public with information on such scams can call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at For more information on scams, they can visit or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799. [[nid:718792]] drimac@
International Business Times
2 days ago
- International Business Times
Man, 28, to be Charged for Alleged Involvement in Multiple Cheating Cases in Singapore
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, June 4, for his suspected involvement in a series of cheating cases in Singapore. The Singapore Police Force said in a press release that they received a report on May 31 May from a victim stating that a man had contacted him to purchase a gold necklace from his jewelry shop but failed to make payment upon delivery. The man gave the victim a screenshot of a supposedly successful payment, prompting the shop owner to deliver the gold jewelry to him via courier services. The victim finally realized he had been duped when he checked his company's bank account and noticed that he had not received paid for the transaction. SPF said, "Investigations revealed that the man is also believed to be involved in several e-commerce scams where victims had made payments amounting to more than S$11,600 for items listed on Carousell but did not receive the items after payment was made." "Through follow-up investigations, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on June 3. The man will be charged in court on June 5 June with cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of cheating carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine," the statement added. The police take serious action against anyone who may be involved in scams or fraudulent activities. Offenders will face serious consequences in accordance with the law. Members of the public are reminded to exercise caution while making online purchases and to carefully verify payment transactions before handing over any merchandise. Before distributing their goods, business owners should verify that payments have been correctly credited to their bank accounts.
International Business Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- International Business Times
Singapore Police Arrest 2 People, Including Woman, in Motor Vehicle Theft Case
A 26-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, for their suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) issued a press release and said that they received a report on May 29 at about 6:15 pm that a lorry parked in the vicinity of 53 Ubi Avenue 1 was purportedly stolen. SPF stated, "Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identities of the duo. On 3 June, the pair was arrested by officers from Clementi Police Division. The stolen lorry was also recovered." "The duo will be charged in court on Wednesday, June 4, with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle with common intention under Section 379A read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871," the SPF added. If convicted, the offender may be jailed for up to seven years and a fine. As precautionary measures, the police advised all motor vehicle owners to park their cars in well-lit places and install an anti-theft alarm. The authority also warned the vehicle owners to remove the ignition key whenever the car is left unattended and to lock all doors and wind up all windows before leaving the vehicle, even for a short period of time.
New Paper
3 days ago
- General
- New Paper
Two Chinese nationals allegedly steal from passenger aboard KL-S'pore flight
The police have arrested two male Chinese nationals, aged 35 and 40, for their suspected involvement in a case of theft on board an aircraft. On June 2 at about 8.50pm, the police were alerted to a case of theft onboard an aircraft which was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. Preliminary investigations revealed that the 35-year-old man was seen removing some items after rummaging through the contents of a female passenger's bag, which was placed in the overhead compartment. The man's suspicious behaviour caught the attention of a couple who were seated nearby, who continued to observe him throughout the flight. After the aircraft had landed in Singapore, the couple saw the female passenger retrieving the bag and realised that the 35-year-old man who was earlier going through the bag was not the owner. After disembarking from the aircraft, the couple alerted the female passenger of the alleged theft, and they alerted the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the police for assistance. Through information provided by the couple about what they witnessed on the aircraft and with the aid of images from CCTVs, officers from the Airport Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him at a lounge in the transit area of Changi Terminal 1 within an hour of the report. Another 40-year-old man, who was believed to be his accomplice, was also arrested. Cash amounting to $169 was recovered from the 40-year-old man upon his arrest. The police also recovered two debit cards belonging to the female passenger, which were discarded in a rubbish bin where the two men had traversed before they were arrested by the police. The men will be charged in court on June 4 for the offence of Theft with Common Intention under Section 379 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871, read with Section 3(1) of the Tokyo Convention Act 1971. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine, or both.
International Business Times
14-05-2025
- International Business Times
Singapore: 40-Year-Old Man Charged for Attempting Armed Robbery with Metal Rod, Assaulting 2 Women in Tampines
A 40-year-old man was taken into custody by police on Tuesday, May 13, for using a metal rod to attack two women who refused to give up their possessions. At approximately 1:30 pm on Monday, May 12, an armed robbery attempt took place at Tampines Street 22. When the victims, who were aged 30 and 82, refused to give him their possessions, Mohamad Hairil Mohamad Salleh allegedly struck them with a metal rod. After suffering injuries, both women were taken to the hospital while conscious. The Singapore Police Force said that the man was taken into custody within three hours after the they were informed about the matter at 1:30 pm that same day. On Wednesday, May 14, he was in court to receive one charge of attempting to commit robbery while armed with a weapon under Section 394 read with Section 397 of the Penal Code 1871. If convicted of the offence, he can be jailed between five and 20 years and receive at least 12 strokes of the cane. SPF said, "The police will spare no effort to arrest those who commit violent crimes and will take firm action against them in accordance with the law." The police advised members of the public to remain calm if they are caught in a similar situation, take note of the perpetrator's physical appearance and call the police as soon as possible.
