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SINGAPORE \u2013 A 30-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman have been arrested for their suspected involvement in obstruction of justice with common intention.<\/p>\n
On March 5, the police said they received a report on March 4 from a man claiming that he had been the victim of theft in Queen Street.<\/p>\n
The man said that an unknown person had stolen his bag containing jewellery, a mobile phone and $400 in cash, with the estimated value of the items totalling $21,668.<\/p>\n
The police then deployed significant resources to investigate the alleged offence and to search for the thief because of the seriousness of the report.<\/p>\n
The police discovered discrepancies in the man\u2019s account during follow-up investigations.<\/p>\n
Upon further questioning, the man allegedly admitted to the police that he had lodged a false report to evade overseas Customs tax, said the police.<\/p>\n
Investigations also showed that his wife was aware of the false report and had assisted him by hiding the jewellery in a bottle, which was hidden in her haversack.<\/p>\n
The couple had allegedly obstructed justice by concealing this evidence, said the police.<\/p>\n
They are expected to be charged on March 6.<\/p>\n
Those found guilty of obstruction of justice with common intention may be sentenced to a jail term of up to two years, a fine, or both.<\/p>\n
The man faces an additional charge over allegedly providing false information to a public servant.<\/p>\n
If convicted, the man may face a jail term of up to seven years, a fine, or both for the additional charge.<\/p>\n
In their statement, the police reminded members of the public that police resources must be directed towards addressing real crimes and emergencies rather than investigating false reports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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