223 Suspects Under Investigation in Singapore Police's Latest Crackdown on 790 Scam Cases

A joint two-week enforcement operation led by Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department and all seven Police Land Divisions has placed 223 individuals under investigation for their suspected roles in a range of scam activities.

The suspects are believed to be involved in more than 790 scam cases, with victims reporting collective losses exceeding S$3.89 million.

The scams span several categories, including friend impersonation scams, investment scams, job scams, e-commerce scams, rental scams, and impersonation of government officials.

Authorities said that the individuals are being investigated for alleged offences such as cheating, money laundering, and providing payment services without a licence. If found guilty of fraud, offenders could face up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines.

This operation is part of Singapore’s broader crackdown on scams. In May’s operation, 335 individuals were investigated in connection with 850 scam-related cases.

The Police reiterated their zero-tolerance stance against scam involvement. To protect themselves, members of the public are urged to never allow others to use their bank accounts or mobile lines. Doing so could make them liable for crimes committed through those channels.

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