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Woman, 22, linked to fake SAF bulk order scams charged in court, intends to plead guilty
The woman told the court she was in Singapore on a student pass.
September 17, 2025, 11:33 AM
A 22-year-old woman suspected of being involved in fake bulk order scams involving the impersonation of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) army personnel was charged in court on Sep. 17.
Rajadi Rajasinghe Manamendra Patabadilage Vishwa Madavi, a Sri Lankan national, was charged under the Computer Misuse Act for abetting by conspiracy with an "unknown person" by disclosing her DBS bank account login password to the person for an illegal purpose.
She was arrested alongside a 16-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man.
They are suspected to have relinquished their bank accounts to the scam syndicate for money and assisted unknown individuals to subscribe to phone lines respectively.
The police arrested the trio during raids on Sep. 15 and 16 at Middle Road, Woodlands Street 81, and Cantonment Road.
The prosecutor alleged that her bank account was "used in connection with online scams which involved bulk purchase of food", where her account was "used to receive large amounts of funds", according to CNA.
The suspect indicated she intends to plead guilty during her court appearance via video-link.
She told the court she was in Singapore on a student pass.
For her offence, she may face a maximum of seven years in jail, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.
Police investigations into the involvement of the man and the teenager are ongoing.
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