False claims can lead to a disastrous turn of events, especially when one needs to continue the lie to keep up with the narrative.
That’s what happened when a man falsely claimed to have become a victim of armed robbery in his home in Pek Kio.
He claimed that he was attacked, stabbed, and subsequently robbed of $600 in his home at Blk 47 Owen Road.
After he filed a report, investigations revealed inconsistencies in his statements and camera footage, leading police to conclude that the man had falsely made these claims.
If found guilty, he may face 2 years in jail or a fine for providing false information to a public servant.
Tanjong Pagar MP Alvin Tan took to Facebook on Sunday (6 Feb) to bring attention to this case.
He shared a Singapore Police Force (SPF) news release which stated that a 57-year-old man had alerted the police about an armed robbery on 5 Feb.
In his account, the man claimed that 2 unknown men had entered his Owen Road unit and robbed him of $600 at knifepoint.
He added that the pair also injured him before fleeing from the scene on foot.
Following the man’s report, the police conducted investigations and found several inconsistencies.
According to Tanglin Police Division, the man’s account of events did not match police camera footage of the area during...
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