A 51-year-old property agent has admitted to falsifying sales to receive advance commissions. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including forgery and cheating. The agent's actions led to fellow agents dealing with the consequences of his falsified sales.
The agent has been an undischarged bankrupt since 2019, subject to financial restrictions and required to make monthly payments to creditors. His employment status with a real estate company has changed since the offenses were committed.
Further details of the case are available, including the agent's sentencing and outstanding charges. The total amount of advance commissions he received is reported to be up to S$91,600.
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