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Four Charged Over Illegally-Rented Bungalow and Used as Private Club

 




On April 1, 2025, four individuals were charged in court for their involvement in a conspiracy to deceive a homeowner into renting out a bungalow at 32 Victoria Park Road, which was later used as a private club. The accused include Su Wenhui, 44, a Cambodian national; Wu Pengfei, 35, a Singaporean; Su Zhentan, 40, a Chinese national; and property agent Xu Huiming, 35, a Malaysian. They face between one to three charges each under various laws including cheating, the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, and the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act.

According to the charges, the four individuals allegedly conspired with a person named Wu Guojing to deceive the homeowner into signing a rental agreement with Wu Pengfei as the official tenant. However, the property was subsequently used as a private club, which was not disclosed to the owner.

Between April and May 18, 2024, Su Wenhui and Su Zhentan allegedly worked without valid work permits as a manager and chef at the private club. Their employment was facilitated by Wu Guojing, who has not yet been formally charged.

Su Wenhui also faces an additional charge of failing to declare cash exceeding the legal limit while exiting Singapore on August 17, 2023. He was found carrying approximately S$22,008 in various currencies, exceeding the S$20,000 declaration threshold.

Xu Huiming is accused of using S$26,000 of criminal proceeds as a down payment for a unit at Pasir Ris One on August 5, 2024.

During the court session, Su Wenhui indicated his intention to plead guilty, while the others have not yet declared their plea. All four accused have been released on S$15,000 bail each and are scheduled to return to court on April 28, 2024. Both Su Wenhui and Xu Huiming have legal representation, and the remaining two have expressed their intention to appoint lawyers.

A police statement released on March 31, 2024, revealed that enforcement operations were carried out on May 18, 2024, at residences near Farrer Road and in Pasir Ris. The raids led to the arrest of eight men and three women, including the four charged individuals. Authorities seized over S$88,000 in cash, computers, mobile phones, and two vehicles with a combined value exceeding S$1 million. The seized items are expected to be confiscated upon conclusion of the case.

Under Singapore law, cheating can carry a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine. Acquiring, possessing, using, concealing, or transferring criminal proceeds can result in a fine of up to S$500,000, a jail term of up to 10 years, or both. Failing to declare cash exceeding S$20,000 when entering or leaving Singapore can lead to a fine of up to S$50,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both. Employing foreigners without valid work permits can result in a fine of up to S$20,000, up to two years’ imprisonment, or both.

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