Money changer
employee arrested on suspicion of making off with S$470,000 in
cash
SINGAPORE: A 43-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Mar 28) for
allegedly making off with S$470,000 in cash from his employer, the
police said in a news release on Friday.
The police received a report on Tuesday that an employee of a money
changer had absconded with S$470,000 in cash, which he was meant to
courier to the company's office.
The suspect, an Indian national, had already left Singapore for
Malaysia before the report was made, said police.
He was eventually arrested in Malaysia on Wednesday with help from
the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and was extradited back to
Singapore the next day.
About S$24,000 in cash was recovered.
The man will be charged in court on Saturday with criminal breach
of trust as a servant. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to
15 years and fined.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Arthur Law, who is commander of
the Central Police Division, expressed his appreciation to the
Royal Malaysian Police for their assistance.
"The Singapore Police Force is grateful for the strong support and
assistance provided by RMP in the apprehension of the suspect," he
said.
"This arrest is testament to the effectiveness of regional
cooperation in crime fighting efforts. With the continued support
of law enforcement agencies in the region, we will ensure that
swift justice is served to criminals regardless of where they
choose to flee.”
Source: CNA/nc