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SINGAPORE – Police arrested a 19-year-old for his alleged role in a cheating case by impersonation.
Two other men, ages 20 and 35, are assisting in police investigations.
On October 17, police received a report that three men were believed to have posed as safe distancing security (EO) officers in the vicinity of a shopping center at 3 Gateway Drive.
Investigations revealed that the three men had claimed to belong to an organization called “SG United”.
Police said that through on-the-spot investigations and follow-up investigations, agents from the Clementi Police Division established the men’s identities and their role in the case.
It was confirmed that they were not hired by any government agency and were not authorized to perform safe distancing enforcement tasks. Investigations are ongoing.
Cheating by identity theft is a crime that carries a prison term of up to five years, a fine, or both.
Police reminded the public that EOs and ambassadors can be identified by their safe distancing compliance officer and ambassador passes, or SG’s clean ambassador pass, when they are performing safe distancing duties.
EOs can also wear a red armband. In addition to police officers, EOs are the only other authorized individuals who can take enforcement action by issuing fines comprised of safe distancing violations and safe management measures.
Ambassadors help advise and guide companies and individuals in compliance with measures, but they do not take compliance measures.
Notice of fines will be issued to violators in hard copy on site or by mail.
Police added that members of the public will never be asked to make a cash payment on the spot, or to provide bank account details or one-time passwords to make the payment.
When such requests are made by anyone claiming to be an EO, members of the public should exercise caution, police said.
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