Tradenation luxury goods scam: Couple appeared calm when police approached, says JB hotel receptionist

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Pi Jiapeng and Siriwipa Pansuk did not resist when they were approached by police officers outside the budget hotel in Johor Bahru, a receptionist told CNA.

Ms Sheila said that she and other members of staff on duty did not collect any identification documents from the couple as they had never checked in.Ms Sheila also said that hotel staff were later informed by police that Pi and Pansuk were arrested due to their alleged involvement in the Tradenation luxury goods scam.

In response to queries from CNA on the arrest, Johor police declined to comment citing that the case was based on cooperation among police from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. While some media reports said the total value of the undelivered luxury goods was S$32 million, CNA understands that victims who made police reports have not received products worth at least S$20 million as of Jul 17.. They hid in the container compartment of a Malaysia-registered lorry.

They are also accused of cheating customers of Tradeluxury into buying luxury handbags between Jan 15 and Jun 27.They appeared in a district court via video link from remand. Pi was dressed in a green shirt, while Pansuk wore a black dress.

 

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Cheat milllions of dollar. At most go in 7 years and come out a hero

put them in a room with all the buyers & see how calm they can be

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