Man who left Singapore nine years ago charged for alleged involvement in fraudulent investment scheme


An Interpol red notice and a warrant of arrest were issued against Michael Atkins following his arrest and release on bail in July 2014. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, April 3 (The Straits Times/ANN): A man who fled the country while on bail almost nine years ago was charged in court on Monday for allegedly being involved in a fraudulent multi-million dollar foreign exchange investment scheme.

Michael Atkins, a 50-year-old American citizen, was extradited to Singapore on March 18 after his whereabouts were traced with the help of US authorities.

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