Sunshine Empire 的大骗局-----金玉华更进一步。。更高明。。但是一样是骗局

Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd 

• What is the matter investigated by CAD regarding Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd (Sunshine Empire)?
  
• What is the status of the investigation?
  
• What is the progress of the proceedings in the Subordinate Court?
  
• What is the status of the case?
  
• Do I need to make a report to claim for the money I paid to Sunshine Empire?
  
• I have already reported the matter to CAD.  Do I have to report the matter to the Police again? 
  
• Are there any hotlines that I can call if I have queries on the matter?  
  

Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd

 

Q	What is the matter investigated by CAD regarding Sunshine Empire (Sunshine Empire)?
A	The CAD commenced an investigation when there was reason to believe that the business practices of Sunshine Empire breached the law.

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What is the status of the investigation?

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On conclusion of the CAD investigation on Sunshine Empire and other companies involved in this case, the following persons were charged in the Subordinate Court on 3 February 2009. a. Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat, a director of Sunshine Empire, and James Phang Wah each faced 1 charge of fraudulent trading under Section 340 of the Companies Act, 1 charge of failure to maintain proper accounting records of Sunshine Empire under Section 199 of the Companies Act and 8 charges of criminal breach of trust as an agent of Sunshine Empire under Section 409 of the Penal Code; b. James Phang Wah also faced 6 charges of falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under Section 477A of the Penal Code and 1 charge of false declaration of the share capital of Empire Communications Technology Pte Ltd under Section 401 (2A) (b) of the Companies Act.  In addition to the Penal Code and Companies Act charges, James Phang Wah faced 3 charges for possession of uncensored and obscene films under the Films Act; c. Neo Kuon Huay, a director of Empire Emall (S) Pte Ltd, faced 6 charges of falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under Section 477A of the Penal Code and 1 charge of false declaration of the share capital of Empire Emall (S) Pte Ltd under Section 401 (2A) (b) of the Companies Act; and  d. Yong Wai Hong, a director of Empire Communications Technology Pte Ltd and various companies, faced 6 charges of false declaration of the share capital of various companies under Section 401 (2A) (b) of the Companies Act.

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What is the progress of the proceedings in the Subordinate Court?

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The outcome of the proceedings in the Subordinate Court is as follows: a. Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat was convicted on the charge of fraudulent trading under the Companies Act and all the charges involving criminal breach of trust as an agent of Sunshine Empire under the Penal Code.  He was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. b. James Phang Wah was convicted on the charge of fraudulent trading under the Companies Act and all the charges involving criminal breach of trust as an agent and also charges involving the falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under the Penal Code.  He was sentenced to 9 years imprisonment and fined $60,000.  c. Neo Kuon Huay was convicted on all charges involving the falsification of Sunshine Empire’s accounts under the Penal Code.  She was sentenced to a fine amounting to $60,000.   d. Yong Wai Hong pleaded guilty to all charges of false declaration of the share capital of various companies under the Companies Act. He was convicted and has been sentenced to a fine amounting to $24,000. The remaining charges against Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat, James Phang Wah and Neo Kuon Huay have been withdrawn and instead they have been warned for committing the offences.

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Q	What is the status of the case?
A	Upon their convictions in the Subordinate Court, Jackie Hoo and James Phang Wah appealed to the High Court against their conviction. The High Court dismissed their appeals on 21 November 2011. James Phang Wah and Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat commenced serving their imprisonment sentences on 12 December 2011. James Phang Wah and Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat filed an application for the case to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. On 28 September 2012, the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of James Phang Wah and Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat.  The prosecution of James Phang Wah and Jackie Hoo Choon Cheat has concluded.  The Commercial Affairs Department is now attending to matters concerning the disposal of the seized monies. The process to lodge a claim will be posted on this webpage when it is finalised.
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Q	Do I need to make a report to claim for the money I paid to Sunshine Empire?
A	There is no need to lodge a police report to claim for money paid to Sunshine Empire.  Details of the process to lodge a claim will be posted on this webpage.

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Q	I have already reported the matter to CAD.  Do I have to report the matter to the Police again?
A	CAD is a unit of the Singapore Police Force.  There is no need to lodge another police report, if a report has been made to the CAD.

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Q	Are there any hotlines that I can call if I have queries on the matter?
A	You can contact the CAD office at 6557 5459 during office hours. Our office hours are 8.30 am to 6.00 pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Fridays.

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