Surrey Hills Founder Charged With 12 Counts of Fraud, May 30

Pang Gek Teng, 37, founder of the Surrey Hills Grocer cafe chain, faced 12 criminal charges on May 29 at Singapore’s State Courts. She stands accused of cheating multiple women out of over SGD 640,000 between 2018 and 2024, including SGD 400,000 from a single victim. The charges include nine counts of cheating, one count of forgery, one count of attempted cheating, and one count of criminal breach of trust involving SGD 242,738.

How the Fraud Scheme Worked

Pang allegedly deceived a woman over eight occasions between 2018 and 2019 by posing as two men named Desmond and Derrick. She convinced the victim that her husband was seen at a bank in Serangoon Gardens and that her funds faced freezing. Pang claimed the money needed transfer to Derrick for safekeeping. The victim transferred approximately SGD 282,000 through this scheme, plus SGD 50,000, SGD 40,000, and SGD 35,763 on separate dates for fake bail and lawyer fees.

Misuse of Company Position

From April 3, 2023, to February 28, 2024, Pang allegedly misappropriated SGD 242,738.11 while serving as a key executive officer at Surrey Hills Holdings. She was fired from the company on March 26, 2025 following her admission to fraud and misconduct. The company runs the Australian-inspired Surrey Hills Grocer, which Pang founded in 2021 as a former banker.

Additional Victims and Forgery Charges

Pang allegedly attempted to cheat a second woman from December 2023 to February 2024 by posing as Orchard Turn Developments CEO Yeo Mui Hong. She falsely claimed the real estate agency had placed three bulk hamper orders worth over SGD 800,000. Pang forged an electronic invoice from a consulting firm in January 2025 and used it to extract SGD 20,000 from the victim via bank transfer.

Legal Process and Charges

Pang faces nine counts of cheating, one count of forgery, one count of attempted cheating, and one count of criminal breach of trust. The charges span from February 2018 through January 2025. She was presented with all 12 charges at Singapore’s State Courts on May 29, 2026.

Final Thoughts

Pang Gek Teng’s 12 charges mark a significant fraud case involving over SGD 640,000 extracted through identity theft and forged documents. The case highlights risks of financial fraud targeting individuals and companies in Singapore.

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