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Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86,000 after posing as renovation company staff
SG👮 Crime6 hr. ago

Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86,000 after posing as renovation company staff

A 41-year-old man in Singapore has been arrested and is set to face charges after allegedly impersonating a renovation company employee to defraud a victim of over $86,000. According to police reports, the man was hired by the victim under the pretense of being affiliated with a renovation firm but failed to complete the work after receiving payment. The victim later discovered that the individual was not an employee of the company and filed a police report. Authorities identified the suspect through ground inquiries and noted his potential involvement in similar scams. He will appear in court on July 18, where he could face up to 10 years in prison and fines if convicted. Police have urged the public to verify credentials and avoid large upfront payments when hiring renovation services.

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Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86,000 after posing as renovation company staff

A 41-year-old man in Singapore has been arrested and is set to face charges after allegedly impersonating a renovation company employee to defraud a victim of over $86,000. According to police reports, the man was hired by the victim under the pretense of being affiliated with a renovation firm but failed to complete the work after receiving payment. The victim later discovered that the individual was not an employee of the company and filed a police report. Authorities identified the suspect through ground inquiries and noted his potential involvement in similar scams. He will appear in court on July 18, where he could face up to 10 years in prison and fines if convicted. Police have urged the public to verify credentials and avoid large upfront payments when hiring renovation services.

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