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Two teens arrested for impersonating police officers

SINGAPORE — Two men, aged 17 and 18, were arrested for their suspected involvement in impersonating a public servant, the police said in a Facebook post on Monday (April 10).

Besides impersonating as police officers, the men also claimed to be working for a company to solicit donations. Photo: Facebook screengrab

Besides impersonating as police officers, the men also claimed to be working for a company to solicit donations. Photo: Facebook screengrab

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SINGAPORE — Two men, aged 17 and 18, were arrested for their suspected involvement in impersonating a public servant, the police said in a Facebook post on Monday (April 10).

Their arrest followed a report on April 6 about a group of young men claiming to be Police officers and engaging in aggressive tactics to seek donations in public.

Besides impersonating as police officers, the men also claimed to be working for a company to solicit donations.

TODAY understands that the firm is called Velocity Advertising and Sales.

Their identities were subsequently established on Sunday, and they were arrested on the same day.

Police said investigations against the teenage pair are ongoing.

The company is also being investigated for possible breach of regulations under the House to House and Street Collections Act.

In its Facebook post, the police reminded the public to request for the Police Officer’s Warrant Card for verification when in doubt, before complying with the instructions of the officer.

Genuine warrant cards will have details such as the Police crest, the photo, name, and NRIC of the officer.

The holographic word “POLICE” will also appear below the Officer’s photograph when the card is tilted at an angle.

Anyone found guilty of an offence of impersonating a public servant, under may be punished with an imprisonment term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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