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Indonesian businessman under Singapore probe for fake casino notes
Indonesian businessman Steven allegedly used 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes at Resorts World Sentosa casino in June 2026.
In brief
Indonesian businessman Steven allegedly used 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes at Resorts World Sentosa casino in June 2026. An Indonesian businessman claims he was frauded into using counterfeit S$10,000 notes at Singapore casino after receiving them as payment for a property sale. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Indonesian businessman under Singapore probe
An Indonesian businessman is assisting Singapore police with investigations after allegedly using 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes worth S$340,000 at Resorts World Sentosa casino over three visits in June 2026.
Steven claims unknowingly received fake notes
Steven claims to have unknowingly received counterfeit S$10,000 notes as payment for a property sale and asserts he is a victim of fraud.
Lawyer says not part of counterfeit ring
His lawyer Yosia Ginting emphasized Steven is not involved in a counterfeit money ring, indicating the counterfeit notes were introduced by an acquaintance named Anthony.
Anthony introduced notes via friend
Anthony initially gave Steven one S$10,000 note on June 8, claiming he wanted to exchange old banknotes, and Rangga reassured Steven it was genuine.
Steven exchanged notes at casino
At Resorts World Sentosa, a VIP host suggested Steven change the note at the casino, where it was accepted and exchanged for chips.
Anthony handed more notes later
Anthony later handed Steven another 33 S$10,000 notes, telling him the money was an inheritance from his parents and wanted smaller denominations in Singapore.
Steven deposited 27 notes in Singapore
Steven returned to Singapore and deposited 27 of the notes at the casino, while six remained in Indonesia.
Steven stopped by casino security
Steven was stopped by casino security and police on June 26 after returning to Singapore with his family to settle a property payment.
Six notes used for house payment
The six remaining notes were used as part-payment for a house in Pamulang, Banten, but the seller’s daughter had difficulty exchanging them in Jakarta.
Here's the gist
An Indonesian businessman claims he was frauded into using counterfeit S$10,000 notes at Singapore casino after receiving them as payment for a property sale.
