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SINGAPORE \u2013 A 51-year-old interior designer who allegedly tricked customers into paying him directly instead of making payment to his company has been arrested.<\/p>\n
His schemes are believed to have led to losses of more than $100,000, said the police in a statement on Aug 14.<\/p>\n
The suspect is set to be charged in court on Aug 15 with cheating. The offence carries a jail term of up to\u00a010 years, and a fine or caning or both.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s account. <\/p>\n
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\u2019s arrest.<\/p>\n
The man is believed to be involved in other cheating cases using a similar scheme, to which victims have lost more than $100,000.<\/p>\n
Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the man used the money for gambling purposes.<\/p>\n
\u201cMembers of the public are advised to exercise due diligence when engaging renovation companies or contractors,\u201d said the police.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways verify the credentials of the company and its representative and avoid making large payments before work commences.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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