Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Police arrest 28-year-old man suspected of internet cheating

By Casey Toh,
WNS Richmond Correspondent

RICHMOND - A 28-year-old man alleged to have been involved in a spate of internet cheating cases has been arrested. Police say the culprit is believed to have lured unsuspecting car enthusiasts by offering discounts on car parts and accessories. The victims made electronic payments for the orders, but never received their goods. Police have received a total of seven reported cases against the culprit for cheating. Officers from the Richmond Police Division and Criminal Investigation Department conducted intensive investigations to establish the identity of the culprit. Officers also seized an assortment of computer paraphernalia when the culprit was arrested on November 21. The culprit will be charged in court on November 23 for cheating. If convicted, he faces a maximum of seven years imprisonment and fine. Police have reminded the public to verify reliability of merchants before making internet purchases.

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