Man arrested for allegedly cheating Lazada of more than S$100,000

SINGAPORE: A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly cheating e-commerce platform Lazada of more than S$100,000. 

In a information launch on Thursday (Aug 19), the police stated they obtained a report of suspected fraudulent actions on the e-commerce platform. 

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A vendor had masqueraded as patrons and allegedly defrauded Lazada of more than S$100,000 by abusing its voucher funds and patrons' refund schemes, stated the authorities.

Through follow-up investigations and shut collaboration with Lazada, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the identification of the person. 

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He was arrested on Aug 18 within the neighborhood of Silat Avenue in Bukit Merah. A desktop pc, cellphones and SIM playing cards that had been used to facilitate his fraudulent actions had been seized.

Police investigations are ongoing. 

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Those discovered responsible of cheating could also be jailed for as much as 10 years and fined. 

"The police take a serious view of persons who may be involved in scams and frauds, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law."