Pair charged in over 140 scam cases linked to mobile devices


Teo and Chew were arrested at Changi Airport. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Two people accused of being involved in at least 140 scam cases linked to mobile devices, allegedly causing losses totalling more than S$360,000 (RM1.2mil), were handed cheating charges in a district court on Wednesday.

Teo Jun Hao, 23, and Vanessa Chew Shi Qing, 25, were then ordered to be remanded at the Central Police Division. Their cases have been adjourned to Nov 2.

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