Man allegedly cheated banks of over S$2mil by applying for loans with others’ Singpass accounts

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SINGAPORE: Over 10 months, a Singaporean man allegedly cheated local banks of over S$2 million by applying for loans using other people’s Singpass accounts.

Goh Woon Tik, 36, is said to have gained access to the victims’ Singpass accounts by deceiving them, such as posing as a bank representative promoting credit cards or a car dealer securing loans on their behalf.