Teen Stopped After a Series of Hole‑In‑One Black‑mail Schemes
Bedok Police Division, July 17 – Outrage, a dash of swagger, and a pocket‑full of mobile phones, a 19‑year‑old was nabbed in a chain of extortion attempts that had folks feeling wary in the digital age.
The Bad Girl’s Call To Action
- A local woman reported Tuesday that a net acquaintance threatened to release what she claimed were “confidential and personal” files if she didn’t shell out cash.
- The story was simple enough to scare anyone: “You Pay or … yours is out on the internet!”
How the Payday Got Policed
- Bedok officers tracked the teen down and had him in the bay on Wednesday.
- During the arrest, the suspect’s phone vanished into the police’s possession.
- The evidence points to this one being just the tip of the iceberg: “We’re digging deep into a pattern of similar cases,” the detectives said.
What the Law Says About Black‑mail
- “If convicted, the perp could face 2‑5 years behind bars,” the police warned.
- There’s a “but” hanging over the sentence: the legal thumbs up for caning is still on the table.
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