S’pore billionaire Peter Lim’s name, image used in online chats by impersonator; police reports filed


Billionaire Peter Lim has lodged two police reports about scammers pretending to be him and offering investment tips. — Photos: Telegram/WhatsApp channels of scammers, Valencia CF/The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim’s staff have lodged two police reports over scammers impersonating him and offering investment tips on several group chats in WhatsApp and Telegram.

The police confirmed on Thursday (Aug 11) that two reports were made – the first on June 20 and another on Aug 2.

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