Interior designer arrested for cheating customers in Singapore

The police received a report on June 29 that the man had devised a scheme offering discounts on renovation services, if payment was made directly to him, rather than to the company’s account.

After collecting payment from a victim, the man failed to fulfil the renovation services. The victim then contacted the renovation company and was advised to lodge a police report, leading to the man’s arrest.

The man is believed to be involved in other cheating cases using a similar scheme, to which victims have lost more than $100,000.

Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the man used the money for gambling purposes.

“Members of the public are advised to exercise due diligence when engaging renovation companies or contractors,” said the police.

“Always verify the credentials of the company and its representative and avoid making large payments before work commences.”