Ligneshkumar H. Patel pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and financial institution fraud and two counts of wire fraud. The judge ordered him to pay more than USD 2 million in restitution, the Department of Justice said in a statement on Wednesday.
Tag: Fraud
Singapore: Indian-origin man jailed for cheating 61 victims of SGD 310,000
The court heard that he cheated at least 61 victims and collected about SGD 310,000 over a period of about six months.
Mumbai: Policeman loses USD 6,013 after falling prey to online fraud, files case
A policeman lost INR 5 lakhs (USD 6,013) after being duped by scammers online. The victim has been identified as Kherwadi Police Inspector Hemant Gurav (51), who lost the money during a fraudulent KYC (know your customer) update. On January 3, Gurav lodged an FIR against two unidentified individuals at the Kherwadi police station. According […]
Singaporean man found guilty of evading GST, to serve 43 months in jail for failing to pay SGD 3.6 million fine
A Singaporean man will serve a 43-month jail term after he defaulted on SGD 3.6 million fine, which was slapped on him for evading duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 983 imported motor vehicles. As per a joint statement by Singapore Customs and Land Transport Authority, Tan Lye Khim, the accused, imported the […]
