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A 19-year-old teenager has been arrested for allegedly posing as a safe distancing (EO) compliance officer to mislead others. 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 EO in the vicinity of the Westgate Mall in Jurong. Investigations revealed that the three men had claimed to belong to an organization called “SG United”.
Police said that following on-the-spot inquiries and follow-up investigations, officers from the Clementi Police Division had confirmed that the trio were not hired by any government agency and were not authorized to perform safe distancing enforcement duties. . Investigations against all three are ongoing.
Cheating by phishing carries a jail term of up to five years, a fine, or both.
Police reminded the public that EOs and Ambassadors can be identified by their respective Ambassador Pass and Safe Distancing Control Officer, or the SG Clean Ambassador Pass when performing safe distancing tasks. EOs can also wear a red armband.
In addition to the police, EOs are the only authorized persons who can take enforcement action by issuing fines composed of violations of safe distancing and safe management measures.
Notices of fines will be sent to violators in hard copy, either on the spot or by mail. Police added that 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.
The public should be cautious when such requests are made by people claiming to be EO, police said.
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