Man arrested after trying to illegally collect free masks from vending machines 61 times

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SINGAPORE: A man has been arrested after attempting to collect free masks from vending machines 61 times using illegally obtained personal ...

SINGAPORE: A man has been arrested after attempting to collect free masks from vending machines 61 times using illegally obtained personal information, said the Singapore Police Force on Sunday .

The 38-year-old eventually managed to collect 11 masks from vending machines at Bukit Panjang Plaza and along Bishan Street 22, said SPF.The police received a report on Saturday morning that a victim was unable to collect his mask from a vending machine at Pasir Ris East Community Centre. Temasek Foundation, which set up the vending machines, also lodged a report on the same day after it received several complaints from people who were unable to collect their masks.

Using footage from police cameras and closed-circuit television cameras fixed in the vending machines, police officers established the man's identity. He was arrested within 24 hours, said SPF. If found guilty of cheating, he faces up to 10 years' jail and a fine. For keeping illegally obtained personal information, he could be jailed up to three years, fined up to S$10,000, or both.

 

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Whyyyy?

This is really SIAH SWAY man

Gees! Dun people ever learn?

Wow this man save 610 dollars to go jail.

No more gender neutral reporting?

Gotta respect the hustle

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