Offender exploited workplace access and personal trust to deceive victim.
Case Summary
Rozita Mohamed Rosli, a 42-year-old former insolvency administrator at the Ministry of Law’s Insolvency and Public Trustee’s Office (IPTO), was sentenced to 15 months in jail after being convicted of cheating a bankrupt friend and misusing her office’s computer system.
The Scheme
In July 2022, Rozita exploited her workplace access to confirm her cycling buddy’s bankruptcy status. She deceived the victim into believing a $4,000 “top-up” was required to secure her discharge from bankruptcy, claiming it was a procedural necessity.
The victim, desperate to comply, pawned a gold bracelet to raise the funds and handed the cash to Rozita.
Exposure and Restitution
The fraud unraveled in December 2022 when the victim received her official bankruptcy discharge without the alleged “top-up” process. Realizing the deceit, she contacted the Ministry of Law and demanded her money back. Rozita eventually returned the $4,000 in January 2023.
The victim later discovered Rozita had disclosed her bankruptcy status to others, prompting her to file an official complaint with MinLaw.
Legal and Administrative Actions
Rozita faced disciplinary actions and was suspended on half-pay after her crimes were uncovered in early 2023. She was redeployed to a non-sensitive role pending the investigation. Following her conviction, MinLaw announced disciplinary proceedings against her.
Court’s Ruling
Deputy Public Prosecutor June Ngian detailed Rozita’s actions, describing her betrayal of trust and misuse of sensitive data. Despite repaying the victim, the court imposed a custodial sentence to reflect the gravity of her offenses.
Rozita’s jail term is set to begin on December 4, with bail fixed at $15,000.
