S$1.45bil nickel scam: Venture capitalist says he was impressed when he first met alleged scammer

Venture capitalist Finian Tan (left) told the High Court that he was impressed by alleged fraudster Ng Yu Zhi. - Photos: Ong Wee Jin, Lianhe Zaobao

SINGAPORE: Well-known venture capitalist Finian Tan told the High Court on Thursday (April 3) that he was impressed by alleged fraudster Ng Yu Zhi, who was introduced to him as a successful nickel trader when they first met in August 2020.

Dr Tan said: “I was so amazed that such a young person could have amassed so much net worth.”