2 Bangladeshi men arrested for using counterfeit $50 notes in Geylang
Two Bangladeshi men, aged 33 and 35, will be charged on Sept 30 for their suspected involvement in using and possessing counterfeit $50 notes.
Between Sept 22 and 25, police received several reports of counterfeit $50 notes being used at two separate locations in Geylang.
In the first case, the 35-year-old man allegedly used a suspected counterfeit $50 note to purchase food at a restaurant at Lorong 22 Geylang.
In the second case, he, together with the 33-year-old man, allegedly used two suspected counterfeit $50 notes to pay for services at Lorong 16 Geylang.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of CCTV images, officers identified the 35-year-old man and arrested him on Sept 28.
Preliminary investigations revealed the 33-year-old man was involved in the second case, and he was subsequently arrested.
He was found in possession of another 12 suspected counterfeit $50 notes, which were seized as case exhibits.
The men will be charged in court on Sept 30 under Section 489B (using counterfeit notes as genuine) and Section 489C (possessing counterfeit notes) of the Penal Code.
The police warned that currency counterfeiting is a serious offence, punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and fines, depending on the nature of the offence.
Members of the public are reminded to stay vigilant when handling currency.
Genuine Singapore notes have security features such as watermarks, security threads, and specific paper texture.
Anyone who suspects they have received counterfeit currency should call the police at 999, note down details of the person involved and limit handling of the suspected note until it can be handed over to authorities.
More information on identifying genuine Singapore currency is available on the MAS website.
