Trio allegedly facilitated bulk order scams on the instructions of a syndicate: SPF
Three more people have been arrested over the recent spate of bulk order scams where individuals claimed to be from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
One of them is a 17-year-old girl, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a news release sent to MS News on Friday (19 Sept).
Source: Muhammad Shazain Faiha Muslim food paradise on Facebook
SPF conducted simultaneous raids at 3 locations
The trio were arrested during raids on Thursday (18 Sept) and Friday (19 Sept), SPF said.
The simultaneous operations took place in the vicinities of Bukit Batok West, Fernvale Lane and Northshore Drive.
Northshore Drive. Source: Google Maps
Trio allegedly facilitated bulk order scams for syndicate
The trio had allegedly facilitated the bulk order scams on the instructions of a scam syndicate, according to preliminary investigations.
One of them, a 28-year-old man, allegedly allowed the syndicate to use his Singpass credentials in exchange for money.
Those convicted of disclosing their Singpass credentials to facilitate an offence face up to three years in prison and/or a fine.
The 17-year-old girl, as well as a 21-year-old man, allegedly helped unknown individuals subscribe to phone lines.
Some of these phone lines were linked to the bulk order scams, SPF said.
Those who knowingly provide a fraudulently registered SIM card to another person to facilitate a crime for any gain may be jailed for up to three years and/or fined up to S$10,000.
Police investigations are ongoing.
6 people arrested for bulk order scams so far
The latest arrests bring the total number of people nabbed over such scams to six.
The first three were arrested during raids on 15 and 16 Sept, SPF said on Tuesday.
They are a 16-year-old boy, a 22-year-old woman, and a 31-year-old man, with the younger duo allegedly relinquishing their bank accounts to the syndicate for money.
The man allegedly helped unknown individuals subscribe to phone lines, some of which were linked to the bulk order scams.
22-year-old Sri Lankan woman charged in court
The 22-year-old woman was the first to be charged in court on Wednesday (17 Sept), reported Channel NewsAsia (CNA).
Rajadi Rajasinghe Manamendra Patabadilage Vishwa Madavi, a Sri Lankan, was accused of disclosing her DBS bank account login password to an unknown person for an illegal purpose.
The prosecution said her bank account had received “large amounts of funds” and was used in connection with bulk order scams.
She told the court that she was a student pass holder and would plead guilty to one count under the Computer Misuse Act.
She is set to do so on 1 Oct, and faces up to seven years in prison and/or a fine of up to S$50,000 if convicted.
At least 5 cases since 4 Sept
At least five cases of bulk order scams have been reported since 4 Sept, with total losses of at least S$32,000, SPF said.
Businesses that have come forward are:
- Muhammad Shazain Faiha Muslim Food Paradise in Tiong Bahru Market
- Kiki Florist in King Albert Park
- Breaditation Bakery in Jalan Besar
- Yi Jia Bakery House Cafe in Upper Thomson
- Sedap Nasi Lemak in Novena
Source: Kiki Florist
Additionally, at least three more businesses have been targeted by bulk order scams involving individuals impersonating a staff member from Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS).
While none of these attempts were successful, SCGS has made a police report over the latest incidents.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Police Force on Facebook and Muhammad Shazain Faiha Muslim food paradise on Facebook. Photo on the left for illustration purposes only.
