Former cop arrested for allegedly defrauding individuals in house lot scam

David Singh

Law enforcement officials have arrested David Singh, a 39-year-old taxi driver from Lot 1246 Eccles New Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), for his alleged involvement in a housing scam.

Singh is accused of defrauding individuals by falsely claiming he could secure house lots for them through the Ministry of Housing.

The Guyana Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department is urging members of the public who believe Singh defrauded them to lodge a report at the Brickdam Police Station.

According to investigators, Singh’s scheme involved obtaining money under false pretences by purporting to have connections within the Ministry of Housing.

Authorities also revealed that Singh has two similar cases before the court and that new allegations have surfaced implicating him in defrauding additional victims.

Police further noted that Singh allegedly used the names of Ministry officials and police officers, leveraging his status as a former member of the GPF, to intimidate and manipulate his victims.