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Celebrity Photographer Dominic Khoo Faces Bankruptcy, Fraud Claims

4/8/2026

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Dominic Khoo, a celebrity photographer in Singapore, is bankrupt and faces fraud accusations.
He built wealth through The WatchFund by trading in luxury watches.
He claimed to buy watches below retail, sell them for profit, and repurchase at higher prices.
Investors, including Dr. Edmund Liew, trusted him, believing they bought 'investment-grade' watches, while at least nine complaints allege he promised high returns and did not return investors' principal.

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Dominic Khoo, a celebrity photographer in Singapore, is bankrupt and faces fraud accusations.
He built wealth through The WatchFund by trading in luxury watches.
He claimed to buy watches below retail, sell them for profit, and repurchase at higher prices.
Investors, including Dr. Edmund Liew, trusted him, believing they bought 'investment-grade' watches, while at least nine complaints allege he promised high returns and did not return investors' principal.