The couple appeared in court via video link from the Central Police Division. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The case involving Singaporean Pi Jiapeng, and his Thai wife Pansuk Siriwipa, both 27, has been adjourned for a pre-trial conference on Oct 11.
A pre-trial conference is when the prosecution and defence lawyers come together behind closed doors to discuss how a case is managed.The court heard that the order of no bail for the duo, who were dressed in red tops, remained in place.when they were each handed three charges - two for cheating and one charge of leaving Singapore illegally.
They are accused of being involved in a conspiracy to cheat customers of Tradenation and Tradeluxury between January and June.The pair had allegedly duped victims into believing they would be sold watches and luxury handbags, but had no intention to deliver the items.the court heard that the case was a complex one involving more than 180 police reports.
Pi, who was born in Fujian province in China, was initially arrested by the Singapore Police Force on June 27.Pansuk was assisting the police with investigations and had surrendered her passport to officers on June 30.
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