34 complaints over closure of kids' sports talent academy

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At least 34 parents have lodged complaints against a children's sports talent academy after it shut its doors suddenly on Monday.

One parent has even gone to the police.

Most had paid The Guardian Academy a membership fee of around $2,800 to $4,000, which was supposed to cover their children from the time they joined until they turned 18.

The highest amount involved was $11,500 for four children, said the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case).

They also confirmed yesterday that 34 complaints had been lodged by parents, most of whom were asking for a refund.

One of the academy's directors, Mr R. Sasikumar, meanwhile asked parents to be patient.