Man, 42, charged after allegedly using electronic device at Mustafa to obtain shoppers' bank card details
Security officers detained him after he was seen standing suspiciously close to his victims.
A 42-year-old Chinese national has been charged after allegedly using an electronic device to illegally obtain customers' bank card details at a retail store in Singapore. Liu Xi was detained by security guards on October 18 after being spotted moving suspiciously around the shop. Investigations revealed he was carrying a bag containing an electronic device, and was seen standing near customers, holding his bag close to their wallets.
Security officers seized an electronic device, two power banks, a mobile phone, and several bank cards from his possession. Liu faces up to three years in jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both if found guilty. The police urged the public to remain vigilant and protect their personal information, including bank card details, from unauthorized access or collection.
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