Two Men Arrested for Using 16 Credit Cards to Buy $46k in E-Vouchers

Two men, aged 27 and 32, were arrested for allegedly using 16 credit cards to make unauthorised purchases amounting to more than $46,000 in e-vouchers.

On July 8 at about 2.20pm, the police were alerted to multiple cases of unauthorised credit card transactions believed to be used to purchase e-vouchers at Great World City and The Seletar Mall.

Investigations by the mall operator revealed that the two men, who were members of a loyalty programme, had allegedly made fraudulent transactions using 16 different credit cards, executing 22 transactions to obtain e-vouchers worth more than $46,000.

The men had allegedly redeemed the e-vouchers at various retail outlets to purchase high-value electronic items worth more than $45,000.

Various items, including mobile phone accessories and cash amounting to more than $600, were seized as case exhibits.

Both men will be charged in court on July 11 with the offence of conspiracy to cheat. If convicted, they could face up to 10 years' jail and a fine.

The police said they take a serious view of those involved in scams or fraudulent activities and that offenders will be dealt with firmly.

Anyone with information on such crimes is encouraged to call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept confidential.

For more on scams, visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.

According to the source: STOMP.