Singapore Statues: here
Cheating is defined in Section 415 Penal Cap 224:
Cheating
415. Whoever, by deceiving any person, whether or not such
deception was the sole or main inducement,
fraudulently or dishonestly induces the person so deceived to
deliver any property to any person,
or to consent that any person shall retain any property,
or intentionally induces the person so deceived to do or omit to
do anything which he would not do or omit to do if he were not so
deceived, and which act or omission causes or is likely to cause
damage or harm to any person in body, mind, reputation or property,
is said to “cheat”.
[51/2007]
Explanation 1.—A dishonest concealment of facts is a deception
within the meaning of this section.
Explanation 2.—Mere breach of contract is not of itself proof of an
original fraudulent intent.
Explanation 3.—Whoever makes a representation through any agent is
to be treated as having made the representation himself.
the punishment depends on whether the charge is under Sec 417 or
Sec 420 of the Penal Code Cap 224.
Punishment for cheating
417. Whoever cheats shall be punished with imprisonment for a
term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.
Cheating and dishonestly inducing a delivery of property
420. Whoever cheats and thereby dishonestly induces the person
deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to make, alter
or destroy the whole or any part of a valuable security, or
anything which is signed or sealed, and which is capable of being
converted into a valuable security, shall be punished with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall
also be liable to fine.
(Previously the max under Sec 420 was 7 years, now increased to
10 years)
