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Police Nab Italian Man in $90K Rolex Counterfeit Trade Scam

 



The Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested a 23-year-old Italian man for his suspected involvement in a case of cheating after he allegedly used a counterfeit watch to acquire three genuine Rolex watches valued at approximately $90,000. The arrest was made swiftly at Changi Airport before the suspect could leave the country.

The Cheating Incident

The incident was reported on the evening of November 28, 2025:

  • Time and Location: At about 7:30 pm, Police were alerted to a case of suspected cheating at a watch shop located along Bencoolen Street.

  • Method: The man had allegedly engaged in a trade-in transaction with the retailer, exchanging a branded luxury watch for three genuine Rolex watches valued at about $90,000.

  • Discovery: During subsequent authentication checks, the retailer discovered that the branded watch traded in by the man was counterfeit and immediately alerted the police.

Swift Arrest and Recovery

Officers from the Central Police Division launched immediate follow-up investigations:

  • Identification and Arrest: Through swift investigation, officers successfully established the identity of the man and arrested him within three hours of the initial report at Changi Airport Terminal 1. The suspect was attempting to depart Singapore.

  • Recovery: The three genuine Rolex watches were successfully recovered from the man upon his arrest.

Legal Ramifications

The man will be formally charged in court on November 29, 2025, with the offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871.

  • Penalty: The offence of cheating carries a severe penalty of an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.

The Police took the opportunity to issue a warning, stating they take a serious view against any person involved in scams and frauds, and that offenders will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.

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