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Singapore auctions luxury goods seized in $2.4B money laundering case
Singapore is auctioning a massive collection of luxury goods seized during one of the country’s largest money laundering investigations. The total value of seized assets, which includes cash, cryptocurrency, gold, real estate, and high-end consumer items, exceeds 3 billion Singapore dollars (approximately 2.4 billion USD).
The auction process will be conducted through 15 separate sales scheduled between now and May of next year to prevent market saturation. The collection features high-quality items from prestigious brands, including Cartier, Bulgari, Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Notable items include a 15.02-carat fancy yellow diamond ring estimated at 200,000 to 300,000 Singapore dollars and various Hermès Kelly handbags.
The investigation, which involved over 400 police officers, led to the conviction of ten Chinese nationals for money laundering and forgery. Deloitte has been appointed to assist in the liquidation of non-cash assets, while the auction house Hotlotz is handling the sale of luxury goods. Proceeds from the auctions will be directed to the state budget.
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Cartier · Deloitte · Hermès · Hotlotz · Singapore · Singapore Police Force · Su Haijin
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The auction process will consist of 15 separate sales through May of next year. jajce-online.com · n1info.rs · www.newsbytesapp.com · cafef.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deloitte was appointed to help liquidate non-cash assets from the bust. www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Singapore authorities are auctioning luxury goods seized in a major money laundering investigation. jajce-online.com · www.master-insight.com · n1info.rs · www.newsbytesapp.com · cafef.vn
- [● 5 SOURCES] The total value of seized assets exceeds 3 billion Singapore dollars. jajce-online.com · n1info.rs · www.newsbytesapp.com · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] Seized items include Cartier rings, Bulgari necklaces, and Hermes Kelly bracelets. jajce-online.com · www.master-insight.com · n1info.rs · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation involved more than 400 police officers. jajce-online.com · n1info.rs · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ten Chinese nationals were convicted in connection with the money laundering and forgery case. jajce-online.com · n1info.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 15.02-carat fancy yellow diamond ring is estimated to be worth between 200,000 and 300,000 Singapore dollars. www.master-insight.com · www.newsbytesapp.com