S'pore police investigating case of American man who rented landed homes using shell companies & not moving out
He had paid half the deposit and only one month’s rent.
Singapore police are investigating an American man who allegedly used shell companies to rent three landed homes in the country, but did not pay rent, according to prosecutors. The case, reported by Mothership on October 9, 2026, involves Anthony Thomas Price, a director and shareholder of Noranth Ventures. The three properties in question are located in Kembangan's Lengkong Dua.
Price's companies, along with a wholly owned subsidiary, were found to be responsible for the unlawful tenancy of the homes. The landlords sought recovery of the properties, unpaid rent with interest, and other outstanding sums. A district judge noted that Price had been involved in two previous tenancy disputes over landed homes with his companies.
Senior Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai informed Parliament on November 4 that penalties for the offence of cheating, which Price is accused of, could include up to ten years' imprisonment, a fine, or caning, or a combination of both. The police are probing possible fraudulent trading, wrongful trading, and potential breaches of the Companies Act.
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