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Moulmein-Cairnhill

Man Investigated for Providing False Information to Public Servant

5 February 2022

A man was found to have lied to police about being robbed and stabbed at home. Residents are urged not to make false reports, as doing so wastes police resources and causes unnecessary alarm.

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A resident living in Blk 47 Owen Rd had claimed that he was attacked and stabbed in his home by two unknown individuals and was robbed of $600 during the assault. The resident subsequently made a police report on the incident.

The police investigated and found that the man had provided false information to the police.

The safety of our residents is important to us. Our MoCa - Moulmein-Cairnhill (opens in new tab) community works closely with the police to ensure that our residents live in a safe and secure environment.

At the same time, we urge residents and members of the public not to provide false information that will cause unnecessary alarm or consume police resources.

Singapore Police Force news release dated 5 February 2022 about a man investigated for providing false information.