Investigators probe suspected construction equipment fraud case worth S$500,000, involving three companies as victims
In a shocking turn of events, three construction equipment rental companies in Singapore have reported a scam involving the company Revivify Private Limited. The alleged fraud, which came to light in late July 2025, has left the rental firms out of pocket to the tune of approximately S$500,000 (US$392,000).
The scam unfolded when Revivify Private Limited, under suspicion, rented construction equipment valued at around S$500,000 but failed to make the necessary rental payments. To make matters worse, the company then went missing with the equipment.
The affected rental companies claim they did not receive payment from Revivify and have lodged police reports, prompting an active investigation by the Singapore Police Force. The investigation has uncovered a series of red flags, including a fake company address used by Revivify, raising further concerns about the legitimacy of the company.
One of the rental companies, New Town Engineering, rented two excavators to Revivify in May. Upon visiting the office address provided by Revivify, New Town Engineering found that there was no such company at the location. The representative from Revivify paid for a month's rental in June but has not made further payments to New Town Engineering, despite agreeing to a grace period for payment.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no further details about the companies involved or the investigation have been disclosed by the authorities. The Singapore Police Force has confirmed that they are actively investigating the case and are working to recover the missing equipment.
The scam appears to be a significant case within Singapore's construction sector, illustrating the risks associated with equipment rental and the use of fraudulent company credentials. It is important for businesses to remain vigilant and to conduct thorough checks on potential clients to avoid falling victim to similar scams.
At this time, there is no indication that the case is connected to other international scams or companies beyond the local Singapore case involving Revivify Private Limited. The investigation into Revivify's alleged construction equipment scam is ongoing, and updates on any arrests or recoveries of equipment will be reported as they become available.
- This fraudulent incident, involving the non-payment for rental of construction equipment from three companies worth nearly S$500,000 (US$392,000), has sparked concerns about general-news issues within the finance sector of Singapore's business world.
- The ongoing investigation into the missing construction equipment and unpaid rental fees by Revivify Private Limited, under suspicion of fraud, highlights the importance of crime-and-justice vigilance in the equipment rental business, especially when dealing with unfamiliar or potentially fraudulent companies.
