SINGAPORE – A man has been charged over his suspected involvement in a government official impersonation scam, after allegedly collecting cash and valuables from a scam victim.
On Oct 27, Law Jian Haw, a 24-year-old Malaysian, was handed a charge of abetment by conspiracy to assist another in retaining benefits from criminal conduct.
Law is accused of collecting 34 pieces of gold jewellery worth around $80,000 and two Rolex watches worth approximately $11,000 from a scam victim on Oct 25.
The court heard that Law came to Singapore for the sole purpose of perpetrating the alleged crime, and has no roots here.
The prosecution asked that no bail be offered to Law, who is suspected to be part of a larger syndicate and involved in other cases.
Law’s case was adjourned to Nov 5.
