Singapore charges 3 men over US$18 million fake country of origin mattress scam
Three men and three companies in Singapore are facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a US$18 million scam involving the false declaration of mattress origins. The scheme, which ran from August 2022 to June 2025, involved importing mattresses from China and falsely labeling them as Singaporean to evade US anti-dumping duties. Singapore Customs is investigating the matter, emphasizing the importance of accurate trade declarations to maintain the nation's reputation as a global trading hub. AI