SINGAPORE: The fugitive couple allegedly involved in a luxury goods scam that saw dozens of people lose millions of dollars have been arrested in Malaysia and handed over to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) after more than five weeks on the run.
The SPF said on Thursday (Aug 11) that they have been working closely with various foreign law enforcement agencies to secure the couple’s return to Singapore.
A warrant of arrest was issued against the couple on Jul 16.
On Wednesday, SPF said they received information from the Royal Thai Police that the couple may be putting up at a hotel in Johor Bahru.
"The SPF immediately sought the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Police to locate the couple. The warrant of arrest was executed by the Royal Malaysia Police in Johor Bahru on (Thursday)," they added.
The couple face charges of criminal conspiracy to commit cheating and illegal departure from Singapore. They will be charged in court on Friday.
Singaporean Pi Jiapeng was first arrested in June for his suspected involvement in cheating offences. His passport was impounded and he was then released on bail.
His wife, Thai national Siriwipa Pansuk, also surrendered her passport to police officers and was assisting with investigations.
The couple subsequently became uncontactable and fled Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on Jul 4. The 26-year-old Pi and 27-year-old Pansuk hid in the container compartment of a Malaysia-registered lorry.
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The SPF said on Thursday (Aug 11) that they have been working closely with various foreign law enforcement agencies to secure the couple’s return to Singapore.
A warrant of arrest was issued against the couple on Jul 16.
On Wednesday, SPF said they received information from the Royal Thai Police that the couple may be putting up at a hotel in Johor Bahru.
"The SPF immediately sought the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Police to locate the couple. The warrant of arrest was executed by the Royal Malaysia Police in Johor Bahru on (Thursday)," they added.
The couple face charges of criminal conspiracy to commit cheating and illegal departure from Singapore. They will be charged in court on Friday.
Singaporean Pi Jiapeng was first arrested in June for his suspected involvement in cheating offences. His passport was impounded and he was then released on bail.
His wife, Thai national Siriwipa Pansuk, also surrendered her passport to police officers and was assisting with investigations.
The couple subsequently became uncontactable and fled Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on Jul 4. The 26-year-old Pi and 27-year-old Pansuk hid in the container compartment of a Malaysia-registered lorry.
Continue reading...