I had posted below in SGC forum. If anyone has better suggestion pls contribute thanks
I believe this forum is helpful as one of the gathering point for victims like me to discuss how to take action.
Of course everyone wants their money back but even if we cannot get it back we also must take some form action to make sure mike does not get away scot free like this.
I do not know how small claims tribunal can work. This is my opinion as follows, if anyone has better idea please suggest for everyone's benefit:
If he is bankrupt, it probably won't work since legal action cannot be taken against bankrupted people. It is stated on the IPTO website
http://app2.ipto.gov.sg/IPTOServices/Indiv...78/Default.aspx
I have put one impt pt as follows:
" 6. Can I file a monetary claim against a debtor who has been made
bankrupt?
A: Once a debtor is declared bankrupt by the Court, you can no longer commence or continue with any legal action against the bankrupt to recover monetary claims that arose before the bankruptcy.
Instead, you can submit a Proof of Debt (Form 23) to the Official Assignee and give an account of your claims against the bankrupts. Debts that are incurred after the date of Bankruptcy Order are not provable (claimable) against the bankrupt's estate. If there is a dispute by the bankrupt over the sum claimed, you will be asked to provide supporting documents. If you are the petitioning creditor, you should also file a Proof of Debt against the bankrupt. Creditors who change their address after filing their Proof of Debt must notify the Official Assignee"
Based on that it is still important to ascertain with the IPTO if Mike has indeed filed for bankruptcy. (which I have sent an email and waiting for reply) If he has, we submit claim to IPTO. If he hasn't we make police report for fraud and make claim at small claims tribunal.