SINGAPORE: On Thursday, October 12, a teen was given an 18-month probationary period for using his debit card at an LRT train to come shopping with his friend.
Because they are under 18, the child and his friend may be identified in accordance with the Children and Young Persons Act.
Three additional claims were taken into account as the boy entered a guilty plea to one count of cheating with malice.
The jury learned that on March 28 of last year, the 17-year-old boy discovered a DBS payment cards at the EZ-Link machine at Kadaloor LRT Station in Punggol.
He initially added S$ 20 to his own EZ-Link card using the card. He added another S$ 50 after realizing it had been productive.
The child then took a picture of the debit cards and sent it to his friend, who was 16 years old, letting him know that he could use it and inviting him to hang out.
Last month, on March 28 and 29, the two boys got together for two weeks and decided to use the card to make their own purchases.
A & nbsp, S$ 459( US$ 337 ) Apple Watch, a S$ 159( Pandora Jewelry bracelet ), about S$ 179 worth of Cotton On clothing, as well as food and beverages, were among the items they bought. & nbsp,
The victim’s card was used by the couple on a total of 18 events, costing them close to S$ 1,200.
The accused had broken the law while he was still on parole. Between March and May of this year, he also broke his punishment 15 times, which was a requirement of his parole.
In July, he paid the card owner complete compensation.
The criminal must complete 100 hours of community service in addition to the 18-month probationary period that was granted on Thursday.
Additionally, he may be subject to an electronic monitoring program for a period of six months or until, in the event of his earlier national support enlistment.
His probation may be reviewed in six month, and to maintain his good behavior, his mother provided a bond of Mho$ 5,000,000.
According to court papers, his co-accused is set to plead guilty because also.
Cheating can result in a prison sentence of up to 10 times and an expensive great.