Credit Card Fraudster Jailed for Buying S$65,000 Universal Studios Tickets
In a shocking turn of events, a man has been sentenced to four years, four months, and four weeks in jail for committing credit card fraud to purchase over S$65,000 worth of tickets to Universal Studios Singapore (USS). Nai Jin Khin, a 35-year-old Malaysian, was found guilty of 17 charges of cheating, with an additional 46 similar charges taken into consideration for sentencing.
The Scheme Unveiled
The court heard that Nai became involved in the fraudulent activities after being added to a Telegram group for buying and selling cryptocurrency by a friend in early 2022. Desperate for money to cover his children’s school fees and housing expenses, Nai agreed to help an individual named “Da Sheng” buy USS tickets for his company in August 2024.
Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, Nai would receive instructions via a phone app to purchase a specific number of USS tickets using tokenized credit cards on Apple Pay. After completing the transactions, he would collect physical tickets and receive payment from Da Sheng.
A Heartfelt Plea
During the court proceedings, Nai, who did not have legal representation, emotionally addressed the judge through a video link from his place of remand. He expressed deep remorse for his actions and shared the challenging circumstances he and his family were facing. Nai’s wife, who was supporting their two children alone, was in poor health, adding to the emotional weight of the situation.
Nai’s plea for a lighter sentence to be reunited with his family tugged at the heartstrings of those present in the courtroom. Despite his active participation in the credit card fraud scheme, his personal struggles humanized him in the eyes of many.
Final Verdict
District Judge Wong Peck acknowledged Nai’s difficult circumstances but emphasized the seriousness of his offenses. The prosecution argued for a jail term of around four years and five months, citing the complexity and coordination of the fraud scheme.
Ultimately, the judge deemed the proposed sentence fair and proportionate, considering the gravity of Nai’s actions. With cheating carrying a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine, Nai’s case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in fraudulent activities.