Singapore Olympian Joseph Schooling's ex-spokesman charged with 21 counts of cheating


Mohamed Hafidz Ja'afar (right) was the former spokesman for former Olympic champion Joseph Schooling. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Former sports agent Mohamed Hafidz Ja'afar, who previously served as Olympic champion Joseph Schooling's spokesman and managed his swim school, has been charged with cheating several people, allegedly duping them into paying for fake football match and music concert tickets, investments and sports apparel.

Last Friday (Aug 27), the 38-year-old was charged with 21 counts of cheating for the alleged offences, which occurred from Nov 2017 to July 2019.

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