Indonesian man detained in Singapore for using 34 counterfeit $10,000 notes at Resorts World Sentosa’s casino – IAG

IAG highlights that while Singapore’s $10,000 notes remain legal tender, they were officially discontinued in 2014 and banks instructed to stop circulating, which can make them difficult to use in many transactions.

After Steven returned to Indonesia, he was given another 33 of the notes by Anthony as payment for the shophouse – 27 of which he also deposited back at RWS. The remaining six he used as partial payment on a house, but when the seller had trouble exchanging them, Steven and the seller returned to Singapore where he intended to complete payment.

Instead, he was stopped by police and security while playing in a baccarat tournament at RWs that afternoon.

The Straits Times said it had confirmed a meeting between the South Tangerang police and representatives of the Singapore Police Force earlier this month (SPF), where the Singapore authorities confirmed their belief that the notes were “non-genuine.” Both sides are investigating.

Steven’s Jakarta-based lawyer, Yosia Ginting, is quoted as saying, “Steven is a victim of fraud and is not part of a counterfeit money ring. We have reported to the South Tangerang police about this case.”

Steven has, he added, surrendered his passport and mobile phone, having been told he will have to remain in Singapore for up to six months while investigations are ongoing.

If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.