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Here’s a summary of today’s post, in the form of a short poem:
“In the dance of law, where fortunes twirl,
Scams and schemes in shadows curl.
Investors leap, their dreams unfurl,
In the harsh court light, truths whirl.
In this world of risk and pearl,
Lies the essence of the news summary swirl.”
Here are some news articles from the Singapore Law Watch.
A Singaporean businessman lost over $2 million when he hastily invested in a purported cryptocurrency bank without conducting proper due diligence. The businessman was offered a chance to buy a quarter stake in the “Royal Eastern Bank” without verifying the deal’s authenticity or the bank’s true value. The High Court Judge found that the investment was a scam and there was never going to be a licensed operational bank. The investor was entitled to ask for his money back, but he still lost over $2 million as one of the partners had already returned the majority of the funds. The case highlights the importance of conducting thorough background checks, dealing with reputable and licensed businesses, and scrutinizing financial claims and self-generated documents.
Conclusion: This case serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of hasty investments and the need for careful due diligence. Investors should exercise skepticism, verify financial claims, and ensure they deal with reputable and licensed businesses to mitigate the risk of scams and financial losses. [link]
This article discusses the case of Su Binghai, an ex-employee of a businessman linked to a $3 billion money laundering case in Singapore. Su Binghai, who is now a fugitive and person of interest to the police, exposed his boss’s lavish lifestyle and his involvement in the case. The article provides details about the businessman’s opulent lifestyle, including luxury cars, expensive wine and whiskey, and grand parties. The investigation into Su Binghai and others linked to the case is ongoing. The article highlights the close links between the businessman and other individuals involved in illegal activities, as well as the seizure of their assets.
Takeaway: The article sheds light on the extent of the businessman’s excesses and the elaborate network of individuals involved in the money laundering case. It underscores the importance of thorough investigations and asset seizure in combating financial crimes. [link]
This article discusses the risks associated with investing in private and unknown businesses. The main legal aspects highlighted include the difficulty for average investors to verify the authenticity of information about such companies and the disadvantage small investors face due to their limited access to information about the business and its operations. The article presents two cautionary tales involving disputes related to investments in private businesses, emphasizing the importance of conducting thorough due diligence and obtaining proper documentation before investing in private ventures. In both cases, the investors were able to seek legal recourse, but the outcomes differed based on the specific circumstances. The takeaway from these cases is the need for investors to carefully assess the risk profile of private businesses and ensure they have comprehensive documentation to protect their interests. [link]
The estate of businessman Spencer Tuppani, who was killed by his father-in-law in 2017, has lost an appeal to recover a luxury watch that he was wearing at the time of his death. The estate administrators sued Tuppani’s parents to retrieve the watch or be compensated for its value. However, the High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the lower court’s decision that the parents’ actions did not amount to conversion. The court found that the father-in-law’s act of leaving the watch at Tuppani’s residence did not interfere with the administrators’ rights over the watch. [link]