Channel NewsAsia - Monday, April
21
SINGAPORE: Officers from the Jurong Police Division have
arrested a 53—year—old conman, believed to be involved in more than
50 scams island—wide.
Police caught him red—handed at Woodlands Avenue 6 on 19 April
after weeks of investigations and intelligence—gathering.
The accused cheated elderly women of jewellery amounting to more
than S$50,000 by pretending to be their neighbour and persuading
victims to part with their jewellery in exchange for jewellery of
higher value.
He would then abscond with the loot.
The accused will be charged in court on 21 April for cheating.
If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years. — CNA/vm