SINGAPORE – A 29-year-old man from China has been sentenced to 30 months in jail for his involvement in a transnational credit card fraud scheme that targeted retailers in Singapore. Zhang Tianyu used stolen credit card information to purchase over $40,000 worth of mobile phones over a three-day period. He was convicted on July 8, 2025, after pleading guilty to charges of cheating and acquiring property representing criminal benefits. Zhang was part of a scam syndicate that exploited phishing victims’ credit card details to make contactless payments at major electronic stores such as Best Denki, iStudio, and Challenger. The purchases were made at outlets including Bugis Junction, Funan, and Plaza Singapura. The case began in November 2024, when Zhang was approached by his acquaintance Zhao Yongzhi with an offer to work in Singapore for a salary of 15,000 yuan (about S$2,600). Zhang accepted and arrived in Singapore with Zhao that same month. Once in Singapore, Zhang was given a s...
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