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AsiaOne
07-08-2025
- AsiaOne
Jail, fine for content creator who used KrisFlyer miles from accounts he bought illegally, Singapore News
SINGAPORE — A man purchased multiple KrisFlyer account details from people he had met online and used the miles accrued in those accounts to pay for his own purchase around Singapore. The Indonesian national, who worked as a customer service support staff in Indonesia, knew the account details he had purchased were from compromised accounts. On Aug 6, Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, was sentenced to three months and four weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to two charges for illegally modifying computer material. He was also ordered to make a compensation order of $1,667.76. The court heard that Putra is also a content creator with around 120,000 followers online. His conviction comes after he had first indicated his intention to claim trial to the charges in court on May 29. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Suriya Prakash said that in the seven months from May to November 2024, the Indonesian national obtained eight different KrisFlyer account access details from sellers he had met in a Facebook group. KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' rewards programme, which allows members to earn and redeem miles. He had paid between $16 and $200 for each account. After obtaining the accounts, Putra would log into the wallet features in the KrisFlyer mobile application, convert the KrisFlyer miles into KrisPay miles and use them at merchants that accepted the payment method. Putra arrived in Singapore on June 7, 2024, and made his first transaction one day later in Bugis Junction — using one KrisFlyer account to pay for eight pastries and a drink from Paris Baguette. In total, he used 4,672 KrisPay miles from the one account that amounted to more than $30. He left Singapore on June 10, 2024, and returned on June 21, 2024. On his second trip to Singapore, he decided to purchase a Samsung phone and phone case valued at more than $1,600 from a store at Changi Airport Terminal 3. He then used 245,491 KrisPay miles from another KrisFlyer account to pay for the device. The court heard that two other charges, in which he had used KrisPay miles to purchase cameras, shoes and clothes using the KrisFlyer accounts that he purchased, were taken into consideration for his sentencing. The value of those items was not stated. The prosecution said Putra was caught only because of the diligence of employees at Singapore Airlines, who had noticed the unauthorised transactions and made a police report. Putra had left the country sometime in September 2024 but was later detained by the authorities when he returned to Singapore on Jan 11, 2025. Putra's lawyer, Leong Zhen Yang, said his client did not know his actions were illegal at the time. Said Leong: "While he accepts that ignorance does not excuse his mistakes, he wants to highlight that he did not know his innocuous transactions would be prohibited in Singapore." He argued that Putra had purchased the accounts thinking that he would be able to spend the miles legally. DPP Suriya pointed out that any reasonable person would know that buying an account for $200 and then being able to use the contents of the account to purchase a phone valued at more than $1,600 is a deal too good to be true. Those found guilty for illegally modifying computer material can be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $10,000, or both. [[nid:721070]] This article was first published in The Straits Times . Permission required for reproduction.
Straits Times
06-08-2025
- Straits Times
Jail, fine for content creator who used KrisFlyer miles from accounts he bought illegally
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' rewards programme, which allows members to earn and redeem miles. SINGAPORE – A man purchased multiple KrisFlyer account details from people he had met online and used the miles accrued in those accounts to pay for his own purchase around Singapore. The Indonesian national, who worked as a customer service support staff in Indonesia, knew the account details he had purchased were from compromised accounts. On Aug 6, Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, was sentenced to three months and four weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to two charges for illegally modifying computer material. He was also ordered to make a compensation order of $1,667.76. The court heard that Putra is also a content creator with around 120,000 followers online. His conviction comes after he had first indicated his intention to claim trial to the charges in court on May 29. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Suriya Prakash said that in the seven months from May to November 2024, the Indonesian national obtained eight different KrisFlyer account access details from sellers he had met in a Facebook group. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Recent rail disruptions disappointing and 'we can and will do better': Jeffrey Siow Singapore ST Explains: What is a track point fault and why does it cause lengthy train disruptions? Singapore 'It's either my life or the dog's': NSF rescues lost dog which was hit by car in Bedok Singapore 81 primary schools to hold ballot for Phase 2C of Primary 1 registration Singapore Migrant workers who saved driver from sinkhole get SCDF awards, mobile data and goodie bags Singapore Two workers died after being hit by flying gas cylinders in separate incidents Singapore 19 drivers nabbed over illegal ride-hailing services in Singapore and across border with Malaysia Singapore Man recruited victim to open bank account, forced him to drink urine after account was frozen KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' rewards programme, which allows members to earn and redeem miles. He had paid between $16 and $200 for each account. After obtaining the accounts, Putra would log into the wallet features in the KrisFlyer mobile application, convert the KrisFlyer miles into KrisPay miles and use them at merchants that accepted the payment method. Putra arrived in Singapore on June 7, 2024, and made his first transaction one day later in Bugis Junction – using one KrisFlyer account to pay for eight pastries and a drink from Paris Baguette. In total, he used 4,672 KrisPay miles from the one account that amounted to more than $30. He left Singapore on June 10, 2024, and returned on June 21, 2024. On his second trip to Singapore, he decided to purchase a Samsung phone and phone case valued at more than $1,600 from a store at Changi Airport Terminal 3. He then used 245,491 KrisPay miles from another KrisFlyer account to pay for the device. The court heard that two other charges, in which he had used KrisPay miles to purchase cameras, shoes and clothes using the KrisFlyer accounts that he purchased, were taken into consideration for his sentencing. The value of those items was not stated. The prosecution said Putra was caught only because of the diligence of employees at Singapore Airlines, who had noticed the unauthorised transactions and made a police report. Putra had left the country sometime in September 2024 but was later detained by the authorities when he returned to Singapore on Jan 11, 2025. Putra's lawyer, Mr Leong Zhen Yang, said his client did not know his actions were illegal at the time. Said Mr Leong: 'While he accepts that ignorance does not excuse his mistakes, he wants to highlight that he did not know his innocuous transactions would be prohibited in Singapore.' He argued that Putra had purchased the accounts thinking that he would be able to spend the miles legally. DPP Suriya pointed out that any reasonable person would know that buying an account for $200 and then being able to use the contents of the account to purchase a phone valued at more than $1,600 is a deal too good to be true. Those found guilty for illegally modifying computer material can be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $10,000, or both.
The Star
06-08-2025
- The Star
Jail, fine for content creator who used KrisFlyer miles from accounts he bought illegally
KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' rewards programme, which allows members to earn and redeem miles. - Photo Illustration: Lianhe Zaobao SINGAPORE: A man purchased multiple KrisFlyer account details from people he had met online and used the miles accrued in those accounts to pay for his own purchase around Singapore. The Indonesian national, who worked as a customer service support staff in Indonesia, knew the account details he had purchased were from compromised accounts. On Wednesday (Aug 6), Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, was sentenced to three months and four weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to two charges for illegally modifying computer material. He was also ordered to make a compensation order of S$1,667.76. The court heard that Putra is also a content creator with around 120,000 followers online. His conviction comes after he had first indicated his intention to claim trial to the charges in court on May 29. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Suriya Prakash said that in the seven months from May to November 2024, the Indonesian national obtained eight different KrisFlyer account access details from sellers he had met in a Facebook group. KrisFlyer is Singapore Airlines' rewards programme, which allows members to earn and redeem miles. He had paid between $16 and $200 for each account. After obtaining the accounts, Putra would log into the wallet features in the KrisFlyer mobile application, convert the KrisFlyer miles into KrisPay miles and use them at merchants that accepted the payment method. Putra arrived in Singapore on June 7, 2024, and made his first transaction one day later in Bugis Junction – using one KrisFlyer account to pay for eight pastries and a drink from Paris Baguette. In total, he used 4,672 KrisPay miles from the one account that amounted to more than $30. He left Singapore on June 10, 2024, and returned on June 21, 2024. On his second trip to Singapore, he decided to purchase a Samsung phone and phone case valued at more than $1,600 from a store at Changi Airport Terminal 3. He then used 245,491 KrisPay miles from another KrisFlyer account to pay for the device. The court heard that two other charges, in which he had used KrisPay miles to purchase cameras, shoes and clothes using the KrisFlyer accounts that he purchased, were taken into consideration for his sentencing. The value of those items was not stated. The prosecution said Putra was caught only because of the diligence of employees at Singapore Airlines, who had noticed the unauthorised transactions and made a police report. Putra had left the country sometime in September 2024 but was later detained by the authorities when he returned to Singapore on Jan 11, 2025. Putra's lawyer, Leong Zhen Yang, said his client did not know his actions were illegal at the time. Said Leong: 'While he accepts that ignorance does not excuse his mistakes, he wants to highlight that he did not know his innocuous transactions would be prohibited in Singapore.' He argued that Putra had purchased the accounts thinking that he would be able to spend the miles legally. DPP Suriya pointed out that any reasonable person would know that buying an account for $200 and then being able to use the contents of the account to purchase a phone valued at more than $1,600 is a deal too good to be true. Those found guilty for illegally modifying computer material can be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $10,000, or both. - The Straits Times/ANN
New Straits Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Uitm prioritises Bumiputera firms in procurement
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has clarified today that Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is fully authorised to prioritise Bumiputera companies in its procurement processes, in line with the government's procurement policy outlined in Treasury Circular PK1.5. The statement follows allegations by Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) on social media, which claim that UiTM is sidelining Bumiputera interests in its procurement practices. "The recent amendment to PK1.5, which takes effect in 2025, requires that the chief financial officer or financial controller of a company be of Bumiputera status. "This aims to strengthen Bumiputera professionalism further and applies to UiTM's procurement," the ministry said. It also clarified that the 2025 amendments related to Malaysia's commitments under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) do not apply to UiTM, as the university is a statutory body and thus falls outside the scope of the trade agreement. "As such, UiTM remains a government entity that can fully implement the Bumiputera Company Preference Policy in procurement. "This in no way undermines the Bumiputera empowerment agenda in procurement and project implementation," it said. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all government agencies continue to uphold the Bumiputera preference policy, which aims to strengthen the capacity of Bumiputera companies in a supportive economic environment. Putra in its social media post yesterday, had claimed that a policy change had allowed non-Bumiputera companies to participate in UiTM tenders. – Bernama
The Star
29-05-2025
- The Star
Man charged after using KrisFlyer air miles from accounts he bought illegally
The man was handed four charges under the Computer Misuse Act. - Photo illustration: Lianhe Zaobao file SINGAPORE: A man was charged in court on Thursday (May 29) after he allegedly bought KrisFlyer accounts illegally and used the accumulated air miles to make purchases. Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, was handed four charges under the Computer Misuse Act. Two of the charges were for the unauthorised access to computer material, and the other two were for the unauthorised modification of such material. According to a police statement, after allegedly accessing the KrisFlyer accounts, Putra, an Indonesian, flew to Singapore in June 2024 and purportedly used the miles from these accounts to buy a Samsung phone and phone cover from a retail shop in Changi Airport, as well as some pastries from a store in Bugis. The items amounted to more than $1,600. After Singapore Airlines lodged a police report on Oct 11, 2024, police officers established Putra's identity, but he had already left the country in September 2024. Putra returned to Singapore on Jan 11, 2025, and was detained by Airport Police Division officers at Changi Airport. In court on May 29, Putra indicated his intention to claim trial to the charges. While he told the court that he has a lawyer, District Judge Wong Li Tein told him that there was no lawyer in court to represent him. The judge adjourned the case and gave permission for Putra to make two local phone calls to contact his lawyer and to make arrangements for bail. He will be released from remand if he is able to arrange for a Singaporean bailor to furnish the $15,000 bail offered by the court. Putra will return to court on June 5 for a further mention of his case. For each charge of illegally accessing computer material, he can be jailed for up to two years, fined up to $5,000, or both. He can be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $10,000, or both, for each charge of illegally modifying computer material. In its statement, the police reminded the public to protect their online accounts by enabling multi-factor authentication or two-factor authentication. 'If you notice any suspicious or unauthorised transactions, please report the incident to your service provider or bank immediately,' the police added. - The Straits Times/ANN
