Posted: 28 September 2010 1810 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a 43-year-old man who is
believed to be involved in several cases of rental scams involving
camera and event equipment.
The man, named "K Saravanan" in reports filed by the complainants,
failed to return cameras and event equipment he had rented after
paying a small deposit.
The suspect was arrested in York Hill on Monday afternoon.
Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to have
been involved in at least six cases and had sold off all the rented
cameras and equipment.
The suspect will be charged in court on Wednesday for criminal
breach of trust.
If convicted, he faces imprisonment of up to seven years and could
be fined.
- CNA/ir
