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A 51-year-old man, who worked as an interior designer, will be charged in court on Saturday (Aug 15) for allegedly cheating clients of over $100,000 to fuel his gambling habits.Police said on Friday night that a report was filed against him on June 29.AccordiInterior designer to be charged with allegedly cheating client through 'direct payment discount' scheme
A 51-year-old man, who worked as an interior designer, will be charged in court on Saturday (Aug 15) for allegedly cheating clients of over $100,000 to fuel his gambling habits.Police said on Friday night that a report was filed against him on June 29.According to the victim, the man had allegedly devised a scheme offering discounts on renovation services if payment were transferred directly to him.The victim then did so, instead of making the payment to the company's account. But after collecting the money, the interior designer did not complete the renovation.After a call to the company, the victim was advised to lodge a police report, and he did so.The interior designer's identity was established by officers from Bedok Police Division through follow-up investigations.Preliminary investigations have indicated that he is believed to be involved in other similar cheating cases, with losses exceeding $100,000.He had allegedly used the monies for gambling, the police said.If found guilty of cheating, he could be jailed for up to 10 years, and fined and/or caned. Read more











