Former S.League Goalkeeper Amos Boon Faces Alarming Legal and Financial Turmoil
What’s the Scoop?
In a twist that could’ve been straight out of a soap opera, Amos Boon, a once‑glamorous 50‑year‑old goalkeeper, is now in the crosshairs of Singapore police. Authorities allege that Boon attempted to forge documents to secure a hefty $300,000 loan from a company.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg—Boon’s debts now top $759,000, and he’s officially declared himself bankrupt as of Oct 12.
Police Move into the Picture
The police report was lodged on September 28. It claims Boon fabricated paperwork to get the loan and also still owes around $226,000 that he can’t repay. A quick check with the police shows that the case is currently under investigation.
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When the media reached out, Boon shrugged it off, saying he hadn’t heard anything about a police report. “I’m just a normal guy trying to make a living,” he assured, while showing a smirk that read, Hey, this isn’t a crime scene, is it?
Back to the Field (and Beyond)
Boon’s journey began in 1996 with Tanjong Pagar United and later saw him guard goals for Marine Castle, Home United, Sengkang Punggol, Geylang, and Woodlands Wellington before hanging up his gloves in 2011.
He didn’t just leave the pitch for good—he dove headfirst into entrepreneurship, running an events company called Launch Group. “Football in Singapore pays peanuts,” he once confessed, “so after hanging up the gloves, I needed a new game plan.”
When the Party Turns Dark
COVID‑19 hit him hard. His events business collapsed, leaving him with a pile of bank loans that he couldn’t keep up with. “It’s been tough on repayments,” Boon explained. “Filing for bankruptcy is a business move, the best one at the moment.”
Launch Group met its own fate when it was struck off the Register of Directors in December 2021, followed by a similar strike‑off from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority.
Other Ventures and Family Life
Boon’s bag of business ventures also contained nightlife, retail, and wholesale enterprises. Currently, he’s quietly stepping in to help out with his family’s ventures, though he prefers to keep the details under wraps. “I just hope this chapter closes and I can bounce back,” he said, hinting at a hopeful, if cautious, future.
What’s Next?
The bankruptcy hearing is slated for November 10. If all goes according to plan, Boon will finally get the chance to rebuild his life—hopefully without another dramatic drama.
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