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Man fined $26,000 for pretending to be


lawyer
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-
fined-26000-for-pretending-to-be-lawyer

SINGAPORE - The sole director of a company was fined $26,000


on Thursday (Sept 14) for offences that included acting as a
solicitor even though he is not a qualified lawyer. Singaporean
Keith Thaddeus Kamal Tsukada, now 43, also sent letters on
behalf of his clients, threatening legal action, despite lacking the
necessary credentials and authorisation to do so.

Tsukada, who runs IP Firm, which provides business and


management consultancy services, pleaded guilty to four offences
under the Legal Profession Act. Tsukada committed his offences
between May 2014 and June 2015. He is also the sole registered
director of research firm Invictus Intelligence Bureau.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Kenneth Chin said: "The accused


wilfully used descriptions on the websites of the said companies,
implying that IP Firm is qualified to act as a solicitor when, in fact,
IP Firm is not." He added that the company's website had
statements such as "You are not just hiring a lawyer - but an
innovative team specialising in the areas of law" and "we ensure
the right legislative provision is put to use expeditiously".

Later that month, Tsukada acted on behalf of Mr Singh and sent


the woman a letter, demanding payment and threatening legal
proceedings. The letter had "IP Arbitration and Litigation" on its
letterhead.

Mr Singh paid Tsukada $24,580 for his services. On Sept 3, 2014,


the woman made a report to the Law Society of Singapore after
receiving the letter. The Commercial Affairs Department later
investigated the case.

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