A man who allegedly handed a counterfeit $10,000 note to a bank employee has been hauled to court. On Jan 23, Indonesian Chandra Ahmadyani, 36, was handed one charge of using a counterfeit banknote. His charge sheet states that he allegedly committed the offence at noon on...
On Jan 23, Indonesian Chandra Ahmadyani, 36, was handed one charge of using a counterfeit banknote. His charge sheet states that he allegedly committed the offence at noon on Dec 23, 2024, at the DBS South Bridge Branch at Hong Lim Complex.The police said in a Jan 22 statement that Chandra had requested for the note to be deposited into his bank account. Upon receiving the note, the counter staff suspected it was counterfeit and promptly informed the manager.
Chandra, who was offered bail of $20,000, said in court that he intends to plead guilty. His case will be mentioned on March 6.They reminded the public to be cautious of people offering money in exchange for help to convert fake $10,000 or other large denomination currency notes with genuine currency, or to deposit such notes at banks.
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