Skip to main content

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.

Labels:
Location: Singapore

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Singapore NSF Found Unconscious at Pasir Laba Camp, Pronounced Dead in Hospital

  A full-time national serviceman (NSF) from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was found unconscious and unresponsive at Pasir Laba Camp on Friday evening.  The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed that the NSF was evacuated to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital by the SAF Ambulance Service but was pronounced dead despite resuscitation efforts.  MINDEF and SPF clarified that the incident is not training-related, and preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play.  The case has been classified as an unnatural death, with investigations ongoing. MINDEF and the SAF expressed their condolences to the serviceman's family and are providing support during this time of grief. Rest in Peace.
Post a Comment
Read more

Fatal Accident Involving Cyclist and Tower Transit Service 859

A fatal road traffic accident occurred on the morning of November 29, 2025, in northern Singapore, resulting in the death of a 39-year-old cyclist. The incident involved a public bus operated by Tower Transit. The Accident and Immediate Aftermath The police were alerted to the accident at approximately 10:55 am along Admiralty Drive towards Sembawang Road. Victim and Outcome: The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The Vehicle: The incident involved bus service 859, operated by Tower Transit. Scene Details: The Chinese-language news outlet Shin Min Daily News quoted a resident who stated the cyclist was trapped under the wheels of the bus after the collision. The bus's windscreen was reported to be cracked, with bloodstains visible on the road. Passengers: More than 20 people were on the bus at the time, but none of them were hurt. Preliminary Cause and Investigation Tower Transit confirmed its ...
Post a Comment
Read more

ICA Suspends Online Address Change Service After 80 Cases of Unauthorized Changes

  The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has suspended its electronic Change of Address (eCOA) service after uncovering about 80 unauthorized attempts to fraudulently change residential addresses using stolen or compromised Singpass accounts. The fraudulent activities targeted the “others” option in the eCOA service, introduced in October 2020 to allow proxies to assist individuals in updating their addresses online. This module has been temporarily disabled while the rest of the eCOA service is under review, slated to resume on Jan. 14 with enhanced security measures. How the Fraud Was Carried Out The perpetrators exploited compromised Singpass accounts by acquiring victims’ NRIC numbers and issue dates, enabling them to change addresses through the eCOA service. A verification PIN mailer was sent to the new fraudulent address, which the perpetrators used to confirm the change. This new address was then used to reset Singpass account passwords, allowing access to the vict...
Post a Comment
Read more