8 men arrested over theft of marine gas oil on tugboat in waters off Tuas
They allegedly misappropriated marine gas oil valued at about $10,570 and sold it for personal gain.
Eight men are scheduled to appear in court on August 14, following their arrest for alleged involvement in an unauthorized sale of marine gas oil, according to police. The individuals, ranging in age from 25 to 54, were apprehended after a routine inspection of a Singapore-flagged tugboat in waters near Tuas around 1:05 am on August 13.
Police Coast Guard officers discovered that the crew members, who were unaware of their actions, had stolen approximately $10,570 worth of marine gas oil. The oil was then sold for personal profit. The men face charges of theft by servant of property in possession of master, with potential penalties including fines and incarceration for up to seven years if found guilty.
The police emphasize their commitment to combating illicit activities involving marine gas oil within Singapore's territorial waters and will continue to conduct regular enforcement and security checks to prevent, deter, and detect such unlawful actions.
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