How did the food outlet staff detect the forged memorandum?

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Staff Suspected Forgery of Doctor's Memorandum for Vaccination Status

A 30-year-old man is set to be charged with forgery after allegedly presenting a falsified doctor's memorandum to gain entry to a food-and-beverage outlet. The staff member at the establishment, located along Orchard Road, became suspicious after examining the man's note regarding his vaccination status. Consequently, the man was asked to leave the premises.
Suspicion Arose After Document Examination

The incident occurred on September 1, when the man attempted to use a doctor's note to dine at the establishment. While the specific details of how the staff member identified the memorandum as potentially forged are not elaborated upon, the suspicion was sufficient for them to act. Following this, the man complied with the request to depart.
Police Investigation Led to Arrest

The staff member subsequently reported the matter to the police. Through subsequent investigations, officers from the Tanglin Police Division were able to identify the man, leading to his arrest on September 14. The police statement indicated that they would not hesitate to take action against individuals who disregard Covid-19 regulations.
Legal Ramifications for Forgery

The alleged forgery is believed to be among the initial cases of individuals being charged for faking their vaccination status to access dining establishments. The offence carries a potential jail term of up to four years, a fine, or both, underscoring the seriousness with which such actions are being treated. Current regulations in Singapore permit unvaccinated individuals to dine only at hawker centres and coffee shops, while fully vaccinated individuals can dine at all eateries.

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