Two Taiwanese men have been arrested by Singapore police for their alleged involvement in credit card fraud, following suspicious transactions at luxury retail stores in Marina Bay Sands and Ngee Ann City on 2 April 2025.
The suspects, aged 25 and 27, were apprehended on the same day after police conducted extensive ground enquiries and reviewed surveillance camera footage.
Criminal Operation Details
Preliminary investigations revealed that the men arrived in Singapore on 1 April 2025 and are believed to be working for an overseas criminal syndicate.
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The duo allegedly employed contactless payment methods, specifically Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile payments, linked to stolen credit card details to make fraudulent purchases at various locations across Singapore.
Police have recovered and seized multiple luxury items including shoes, handbags, wallets, earrings, and four mobile phones that were purchased through fraudulent transactions.
The men will face charges in court on 4 April 2025 for criminal conspiracy to cheat, an offense that carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.
Similar Cases
This incident follows a pattern of similar credit card fraud cases in Singapore. In February, a 26-year-old Taiwanese man with suspected syndicate links was arrested at Far East Plaza after making suspicious credit card transactions, reported Channel NewsAsia.
That individual had arrived in Singapore the same day as his arrest and was also allegedly working for an overseas criminal syndicate.
Using the same NFC mobile payment method linked to stolen credit card details, he had purchased Razer Gold eGift cards worth a total of S$1,110 from various 7-Eleven stores prior to his arrest.
Police Advisory
The Singapore police have reminded the public that the unauthorised use of another person’s credit or debit card is a serious offence.
Authorities advise cardholders to:
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Call their card-issuing banks immediately if cards are lost or stolen
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Check bank statements regularly and report any discrepancies or unauthorised charges
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Never reveal one-time passwords (OTPs)
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Opt-in for SMS notifications for any charges incurred on credit or debit cards
“Perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the police emphasised.
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