Should you buy a gangster’s Rolex or a Chanel bag that was used by criminals?

Hundreds of handbags, jewellery and accessories forfeited in Singapore’s $3 billion money-laundering case in 2023 are going under the hammer at online auction house Hotlotz this month.

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Published Sep 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

Updated Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 PM

SINGAPORE – When a property, luxury handbag or piece of jewellery comes up for auction, most people assume it is a distressed sale. They usually ask: Is it real? Is it in good condition? And most importantly, is it cheap?

2023 年新加坡 30 亿美元洗钱案中没收的数百件手提包、珠宝和配饰将于本月在 Hotlotz 在线拍卖行进行拍卖。

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发布于2026年9月18日下午12:00

更新于2026年9月18日下午3:57

新加坡——当房产、名牌手袋或珠宝出现在拍卖会上时，大多数人都会认为这是急于出售的商品。他们通常会问：是真的吗？品相好吗？最重要的是，便宜吗？