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Two Indonesian men were arrested yesterday at the Harbourfront Centre for carrying out fraudulent retail purchases using counterfeit credit cards.
Police had received information that members of an Indonesian credit card syndicate were carrying out fraudulent retail purchases using counterfeit credit cards. The purchases were made at various shopping centres in Chinatown, Harbourfront Centre and Orchard Road.
Based on information received, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department arrested two Indonesian men at the Harbourfront Centre and also raided a private apartment off South Bridge Road on 19 Jan 04. During the operation, the officers also recovered several counterfeit credit cards together with an assortment of goods, which the suspects had purchased using the counterfeit credit cards.
The goods which were recovered included branded jeans, perfume, ladies wear, liquor, watches and expensive health tonics. The estimated value of the goods recovered amounted to about S$30,000.
The two suspects, aged 32 and 45 years old, holding social visit passes, will be charged in Court on 21 Jan 2004 for cheating and possession of forged valuable security under the Penal Code.
A person convicted of cheating can be punished with imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine. A person convicted of possession of forged valuable security can be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Police would like to take this opportunity to remind merchants to be alert when processing credit card transactions. They should look out for the various security features on the card face. If they are suspicious, they should contact their processing bank immediately for advice.
Public Affairs Department
Singapore Police Force
20 January 2004 @ 10.00am |
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| Last updated on 17 May 2007 |
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