# 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.
- Title: Indonesian businessman under Singapore probe for fake casino…
- Summary: Indonesian businessman Steven allegedly used 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes at Resorts World Sentosa casino in June 2026. An Indonesian businessman claims he…
- Keywords: steven, resorts world sentosa, s$10,000, counterfeit money, singapore police, indonesian businessman, casino chips, south tangerang police, moneys, property sale, casino security, singapore police force
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/09/19/conned-or-complicit-indonesian-businessman-under-prove-in-singapore-over-suspected-fake-notes-at-sentosa-casino/235763
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-19T14:00:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steven, resorts world sentosa, s$10,000, counterfeit money, singapore police, indonesian businessman, casino chips, south tangerang police, moneys, property sale, casino security, singapore police force
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.