# US Man Linked to Singapore Rental Fraud Sues Landlord Anthony Thomas Price faces legal scrutiny for using shell companies to avoid rental payments. - **Source:** [The Independent SG](https://theindependent.sg) - **Published:** 2026-11-12 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/bb40f888-80cd-4ed4-999c-21591d1c997c ## Systematic Rental Payment Evasion Anthony Thomas Price, an American national, is currently under police investigation in Singapore for a recurring pattern of rental fraud. He has repeatedly utilized shell companies to secure high-end residential properties. Once in possession, he consistently stops making payments, forcing landlords into lengthy and expensive legal battles to recover their assets. ## The Lengkong Dua Case In a recent ruling, a judge ordered Price to pay S$17,031.98 in legal costs and outstanding rent. He had rented a semi-detached house at Lengkong Dua from an elderly couple for S$7,500 monthly. After paying the initial deposit and one month of rent, his company, Noranth Ventures, ceased all further financial obligations. ## Countersuit Against Siglap Landlord In a new development, Price has filed a countersuit against a landlord in Siglap, seeking S$20,000 in damages. He alleges that the property contained over 50 defects, which he claims negatively impacted his health and professional travel. This legal maneuver follows the landlord's initial lawsuit against him for nearly a year of unpaid rent. ## Judicial Findings on Intent District Judge Chiah Kok Khun identified a deliberate scheme in Price’s actions, noting a clear lack of intention to pay rent. The court observed that Price uses litigation as a strategic tool to extend his unlawful occupation of premises. This pattern has now been documented across at least three different Singaporean rental properties. ## History of Financial Disputes Price’s history of non-payment dates back to 2019, starting with a property in Jalan Selamat. In that instance, he paid only one and a half months of rent, resulting in S$27,160 in arrears. The owner eventually took legal action against Noranth Ventures, though the case was later settled and withdrawn by the parties. ## Corporate Shell Structures The tenant frequently employs corporate entities to sign lease agreements, shielding himself from direct liability. He utilized Noranth Ventures for multiple contracts and later used Bundleluxe, a wholly owned subsidiary, to rent a property in Burnfoot Terrace. These entities appear to serve primarily as vehicles for securing housing without fulfilling financial commitments. ## Government and Police Involvement The scale of these activities has reached the national level, with Senior Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai confirming police investigations into the matter. Addressing Parliament on November 4, the minister highlighted the government's awareness of the situation. Authorities are now scrutinizing the legality of these shell company rental schemes. ## Current Legal Status The latest countersuit regarding the Siglap property is currently in the pre-trial stage. As Price continues to navigate the Singaporean court system, the focus remains on his history of exploiting residential rental agreements. Landlords are increasingly wary of corporate-backed leases that mirror the patterns established by Price’s previous shell company ventures. ## Sources covering this story - https://theindependent.sg/us-man-linked-to-singapore-shell-company-rental-cases-seeks-s-20-000-from-siglap-landlord — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._