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Singapore Woman arrested after fake S$50 notes used for payments in Hougang, Tampines
Fake S$50 currency notes, a printer and handbags among items seized by police on Jun 23, 2019. (Photo: Singapore Police Force)
23 Jun 2019 09:13PM (Updated: 23 Jun 2019 09:20PM)
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SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old woman has been arrested after fake S$50 notes were used for payments at retail outlets and convenience stores in Hougang and Tampines housing estates, the police said on Sunday (Jun 23).
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is believed to have printed several pieces of S$50 notes with her own printer and used the counterfeit S$50 notes on at least 10 occasions to purchase items of low value,” said the police, adding that they had received multiple reports between Jun 16 and 20.
The woman was arrested at about 9am along Hougang Avenue 2 on Sunday.
“Two pieces of S$50 notes, which are believed to be counterfeits, a printer, printing paper, stationery, apparels, an EZ-link card, cash amounting to more than S$1,200 and two handbags were seized as case exhibits,” said the police.
The woman is also believed to be involved in a theft in dwelling case that reported in February.
She will be charged in court on Monday over the fake notes.
Those found guilty of counterfeiting notes or using them as genuine may be jailed for up to 20 years and fined.
Source: CNA/na
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Woman arrested for using counterfeit $50 notes
The police seized several items from the woman, including two $50 notes which are believed to be counterfeits, a printer, printing paper, stationery and $1,200.PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
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SINGAPORE - A 30-year-old woman was arrested for using counterfeit $50 notes on 10 separate occasions, the police said on Sunday (June 23).
The police received several reports, between June 16 and 20, of counterfeit $50 dollars being used in convenience stores and retail outlets in the Hougang and Tampines estates.
After enquiries on the ground, the police arrested the woman at Hougang Avenue 2 at 9am on Sunday and seized several items including two $50 notes which are believed to be counterfeits, a printer, printing paper, stationery and $1,200.
The notes, which the woman is believed to have printed, was used to pay for items of low value, the police said.
The woman, who is also believed to be involved in a case of theft in dwelling in February, will be charged in court on Monday.
Those convicted for the offence of counterfeiting currency notes and those convicted for the offence of using counterfeit currency notes as genuine notes may be liable for a jail term of up to 20 years and may also be fined.
Singapore Woman arrested after fake S$50 notes used for payments in Hougang, Tampines
Fake S$50 currency notes, a printer and handbags among items seized by police on Jun 23, 2019. (Photo: Singapore Police Force)
23 Jun 2019 09:13PM (Updated: 23 Jun 2019 09:20PM)
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SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old woman has been arrested after fake S$50 notes were used for payments at retail outlets and convenience stores in Hougang and Tampines housing estates, the police said on Sunday (Jun 23).
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is believed to have printed several pieces of S$50 notes with her own printer and used the counterfeit S$50 notes on at least 10 occasions to purchase items of low value,” said the police, adding that they had received multiple reports between Jun 16 and 20.
The woman was arrested at about 9am along Hougang Avenue 2 on Sunday.
“Two pieces of S$50 notes, which are believed to be counterfeits, a printer, printing paper, stationery, apparels, an EZ-link card, cash amounting to more than S$1,200 and two handbags were seized as case exhibits,” said the police.
The woman is also believed to be involved in a theft in dwelling case that reported in February.
She will be charged in court on Monday over the fake notes.
Those found guilty of counterfeiting notes or using them as genuine may be jailed for up to 20 years and fined.
Source: CNA/na
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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-arrested-for-using-counterfeit-50-notes
Woman arrested for using counterfeit $50 notes
Published
4 hours ago
Facebook Twitter Email
Malavika Menon
SINGAPORE - A 30-year-old woman was arrested for using counterfeit $50 notes on 10 separate occasions, the police said on Sunday (June 23).
The police received several reports, between June 16 and 20, of counterfeit $50 dollars being used in convenience stores and retail outlets in the Hougang and Tampines estates.
After enquiries on the ground, the police arrested the woman at Hougang Avenue 2 at 9am on Sunday and seized several items including two $50 notes which are believed to be counterfeits, a printer, printing paper, stationery and $1,200.
The notes, which the woman is believed to have printed, was used to pay for items of low value, the police said.
The woman, who is also believed to be involved in a case of theft in dwelling in February, will be charged in court on Monday.
Those convicted for the offence of counterfeiting currency notes and those convicted for the offence of using counterfeit currency notes as genuine notes may be liable for a jail term of up to 20 years and may also be fined.
