Singapore Police Investigate American for Alleged Rental Fraud
What happened
Police in Singapore are investigating Anthony Thomas Price for alleged cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, according to Senior Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai in Parliament on November 4, 2026. The investigation stems from a case where a company, of which Price was a director, stopped paying rent after initially leasing a house from an elderly couple for $7,500 a month. A court dismissed the landlords' application, finding Price had devised a deliberate scheme to rent the property without intending to pay rent.
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Why it matters
The investigation covers alleged cheating, possible fraudulent and wrongful trading offences, and potential breaches of the Companies Act. The case highlights legal scrutiny regarding corporate tenancy practices and the use of shell companies for property rentals in Singapore.
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Who's involved
- PriceAmerican individual under police investigation for alleged cheating.
- MuraliSenior Minister of State for Law who raised the case in Parliament.
- SingaporeSovereign island country where the police investigation is taking place.
- parliamentLegislative body of government where Murali raised the case.
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The entities involved
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Singapore
sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia
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Price
American artist
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Murali
Indian musician, part of Sabesh-Murali musical duo
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parliament
legislative body of government