Two men charged for selling counterfeit iPhones in Singapore

Two men are set to face charges for allegedly selling a fake iPhone in Singapore. They were arrested on March 19. Police seized 22 counterfeit mobile phones, charging cables, and over $1,000 in cash during the arrest. The investigation began when a woman reported that she bought a fake Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max for $600 from one of the men at City Plaza on March 12. The real price of this model is at least $1,899. After she was unable to log into her Apple ID, she discovered the phone was a counterfeit at an authorized retailer. Both men will be charged with cheating, which could lead to a prison sentence of up to 10 years and fines if they are convicted. Authorities advise the public to be cautious when approached by strangers selling luxury items at low prices. For more information on scams or to report suspicious activity, the police have provided a hotline and additional resources online.