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Filipino Women Sentenced for Fake University Certificates in Singapore

7/19/2025

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In Singapore, Almira Joy Torres and Alyssa Riva Fernan, two Filipino women, were sentenced to prison for using fake university certificates to obtain work passes. Almira faces six weeks behind bars, while Alyssa received four weeks. They were employed at CL Enterprise from November 2020 to February 2022, earning far less than their reported salaries.

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In Singapore, Almira Joy Torres and Alyssa Riva Fernan, two Filipino women, were sentenced to prison for using fake university certificates to obtain work passes. Almira faces six weeks behind bars, while Alyssa received four weeks. They were employed at CL Enterprise from November 2020 to February 2022, earning far less than their reported salaries.