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Written by: Shao Peilin Cai Zhengbang
2021-01-28 12:33
The last update date: 2021-01-28 12:33
The seventy-year-old woman wanted to withdraw her membership in the fitness center, but she was caught by the "Little Fresh Meat" fitness trainer about 3.5 million yuan!
A 72-year-old woman purchased a 15-year fitness membership for 2 million yuan 9 years ago. In September last year, she hoped to return the package and membership fee, but mistakenly believed that a 27-year-old male fitness trainer could assist in the refund, and within one month Handed over 2.6 million yuan in cash and 4 watches of about 900,000 yuan to the other party. The fitness coach quickly resigned after receiving the money. The woman woke up and reported a fraud case last Sunday (24th).
The police arrested the fitness trainer yesterday (27th) after the investigation. There were other assistance in handing over stolen goods and money in the case. The police did not rule out that more people were arrested.
According to sources, the suspect has no relationship with the female victim.
(Photo by Cai Zhengbang)
According to the source, the 72-year-old female victim of the fraud has retired for many years and worked as a clerk in a public organization before retiring.
The Chief Inspector of Criminal Investigation and Detective Wu Kaining of Sau Mau Ping Police District pointed out that the female victim bought a 15-year membership and related fitness package at a time in 2012 for health reasons at a chain fitness center in Kowloon Bay. 2 million yuan.
During the period, the old woman used the fitness center service. Last year, due to personal reasons, she hoped to apply for a refund of the package ticket and membership fee.
It is reported that in September last year, the old woman revealed to a 27-year-old male fitness trainer at the fitness center that she wanted to withdraw from the club. The other party showed great hospitality and said that she could help: "As long as you pay a small amount of money, you can refund all the membership fees "The old woman believed it was true, and within a month, she handed over 2.6 million yuan in cash several times as a handling fee. After that, she said that she had no savings, and the scammer took her to the store to buy 4 watches totaling 900,000 yuan. Handed over about 3.5 million yuan in property.
The male coach quickly resigned after he succeeded, it is reported that the two have no relationship
The old woman continued to pay but failed to receive a refund. She finally suspected of being deceived and called the police last Sunday (24th).
As of yesterday, the police used "deception to obtain property" in a 27-year-old man named Chen in Tai Po. He is still being detained by the police for investigation.
It is understood that the fraudsters teach at a chain fitness center in Kowloon Bay and have been working on the site intermittently over the years.
As of last September, he returned to the center as a full-time fitness coach, but he resigned a month later. It is not ruled out that he lost contact after he succeeded.
It is said that another person in the case and the fraudsters handed over the relevant cash and the name form, and the police did not rule out that more people were arrested.
It is reported that the female victim and the male coach had no emotional affiliation.
Police appeal to citizens to be vigilant
The police reiterated that according to section 17 of the Theft Ordinance, Chapter 210 of the Laws of Hong Kong, it is illegal for anyone to dishonestly obtain property belonging to another person by deception.
As for obtaining property by deception is a criminal offence, once convicted, the maximum sentence is 10 years’ imprisonment.
Anyone who breaks the law must bear the legal responsibility, and the public must not try the law by themselves.
In addition, the police urge the public to be more vigilant. When purchasing a package or course with a longer term and larger amount, the public should pay close attention to the terms and contents.
If you have any questions about courses and plans, you should check with the merchants in person to avoid falling into the trap of criminals, and don't give money or property to others easily.
If you suspect that you have been deceived, you should report to the police for help as soon as possible.
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