Indonesian police question trio over fake S$10,000 notes used at RWS casino
Indonesian police are investigating three men suspected of involvement in a counterfeit currency scheme using fake S$10,000 notes at a Singaporean casino. The investigation follows a report involving a businessman who allegedly used the fake notes, claiming he was a victim of fraud.
Why it matters
This case highlights international cooperation in financial crime investigations and the risks of high-value counterfeit currency in the gaming industry.
JAKARTA: Indonesian police have begun questioning three men over a case involving counterfeit Singapore $10,000 (US$7,826) bills brought into the republic and used at a casino.
The suspects were identified in a police case file seen by The Straits Times as HD, 62, a member of a Banten-based jawara organisation – a traditional martial arts silat group providing security services – alongside businessman AN, 56, and employee EAK, 43.
South Tangerang police chief Boy Jumalolo did not reply to ST’s queries for verification and further details on Sept 28.
The investigation follows the case of an Indonesian businessman identified only as Steven, who allegedly used 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes over three visits to the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) casino in June. The notes were accepted and exchanged for casino chips before they were found to be fake.
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