Joceyln Kwek Sok Koon sentenced to 85 months in jail for masterminding a series of scams.
Serial Con Woman Devises Multiple Scams, Deceiving Multiple Victims Over Six Years
Joceyln Kwek Sok Koon, 49, a serial con woman, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison after being convicted for masterminding numerous scams over a six-year period, cheating 10 victims out of more than $880,000.
The frauds, which included love scams, investment scams, and inheritance scams, were carried out using elaborate lies and manipulation. Described by the prosecution as a “seasoned and skilled manipulator,” Kwek exploited her victims with a series of deceptive personas. These included pretending to be a piano teacher from a wealthy family, a cancer sufferer, and even a lawyer.
The Extent of Her Deception
Her victims included her lover’s family, her godmother, and even an unsuspecting worker at a bubble tea store. Kwek’s ability to weave convincing stories allowed her to successfully manipulate those around her for over six years, even while she was under investigation for previous scams.
Scams and Forged Documents
Kwek’s scams involved using her daughter’s bank account to receive money from her victims and forging documents to lend credibility to her fabricated stories. Some of the forged documents included cheques, a memo from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, and various false personas such as “Rachel Lam,” an undergraduate, and “Jolene,” a single mother in financial distress.
In addition to personal funds, Kwek deceived her godmother into giving her 50 pieces of jewelry, which she later pawned for $48,000. She also scammed a British national out of $250,000 with a fake inheritance claim.
Continued Scams Despite Pending Trials
Despite facing charges, Kwek continued her criminal activities, including tricking a 39-year-old man into transferring $89,000 for non-existent investments. The court noted Kwek’s persistent nature in committing fraud, with her manipulation extending to various individuals over a significant period.
Kwek’s actions highlight the dangerous impact of serial fraud and manipulation. For each cheating charge, she faced a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
