Chinese couple caught trying to pass fake S$100 note at MBS Casino, 121 more found in hotel room
A Chinese couple have been charged after attempting to deposit $150,000 at Marina Bay Sands Casino that included a counterfeit $100 note marked "COPY," with police subsequently finding 121 more fak... This article ( Chinese couple caught trying to pass fake S$100 note at MBS Casino, 121 more found in hotel room ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
On August 26, 2026, a Chinese man and woman were arrested in Singapore for attempting to pass counterfeit Singapore currency notes. The incident occurred at Marina Bay Sands Casino when a cashier noticed a fake S$100 note during a S$150,000 cash deposit. The man had requested the casino to deposit the cash into his account, and upon counting the notes, the cashier discovered the counterfeit note.
The man and woman were subsequently charged with conspiring to counterfeit currency, a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine. During the investigation, 121 additional counterfeit S$100 notes were found in the woman's hotel room, along with counterfeit-making equipment such as ink, paper, and a paper cutter. Both individuals will face charges under Section 489A and Section 109 of the Penal Code, with the potential for imprisonment and fines.
The Police emphasized the importance of reporting suspected counterfeit currency to 999 and preserving the note for further examination.
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