S'pore Pokémon card seller, 24, allegedly scammed victims of over S$69,000

The police have arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of e-commerce scams involving Pokémon trading cards.

Since December 2025, the police have received 21 reports from victims, who were allegedly cheated by a seller advertising pre-order sales of Pokémon trading cards on Telegram.

Losses amounted to at least S$69,000.

After receiving payments via PayNow or bank transfer, the seller would allegedly either become uncontactable or give excuses for delays in delivery.

Through follow-up investigations, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the seller’s identity and arrested him on Feb. 9, 2026.

The man will be charged in court on Feb. 11, 2026, with the offence of cheating.

The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.

The police said they take a serious stance against any person who may be involved in scams, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning of at least six strokes, which can go up to 24 strokes.

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