http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Crime/Story/A1Story20120921-373061.html
Police have been receiving several reports this month about a suspect who would approach unsuspecting victims and claim that he needs money urgently. He would usually say that he just met with a traffic accident or that his son was injured.
He would then take advantage of the victims' compassion to obtain a loan for medical treatment.
Upon receiving cash ranging from $50 to $170, the suspect would then provide the victims with a contact number for making arrangements to repay the loan, after which he could not be contacted and victims were not able to get their money back.
Following these reports, police officers arrested the man on Thursday at about 7.15pm at Jalan Bukit Ho Swee.
Preliminary investigations indicate that he is believed to be responsible for at least 10 cases.
The suspect will be charged in court on Sep 22 for cheating. If found guilty, he faces a maximum jail term of 10 years and shall also be liable to a fine.
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