Pair caught at MBS charged with conspiracy to counterfeit over 100 pieces of Singapore $100 notes
Yang Zelong and Han Wenqian are accused of committing the offence between Aug 20 and 24.
At Marina Bay Sands (MBS) hotel, police discovered 121 Singapore $100 bills with identical serial numbers, according to reports. The notes belonged to Yang Zelong, 33, and Han Wenqian, 25, both Chinese nationals. Yang allegedly attempted to deposit counterfeit currency at the MBS casino, where a cashier alerted authorities by finding the word “COPY” printed on a note, police stated.
Upon apprehending Yang, officers discovered his hotel room contained counterfeiting equipment including ink, paper, and a paper cutter. A search of Han's hotel room found her carrying the same set of counterfeit bills. Both were charged on Aug 26 with conspiracy to counterfeit Singapore currency notes, with court documents indicating the alleged activities occurred between Aug 20 and 24.
The police received their initial report when the cashier contacted authorities on Aug 24 after noticing the counterfeit note during a $150,000 casino transaction. The pair's legal proceedings will resume on Sept 2, with the potential penalty of up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine for each offense.
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