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Singapore Police Investigate Over 220 Suspects in Scam Operations

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Singapore police are investigating 153 men and 70 women, aged between 15 and 89, suspected of being involved in more than 790 scam cases, resulting in victims losing over S$3.89 million (RM12.87 million). The suspects are believed to be linked to scams including friend impersonation, investment, job, and e-commerce scams, as well as cases involving fraudsters posing as government officials or advertising fake rental properties. The arrests follow a two-week island-wide enforcement operation conducted by the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions. Those convicted of cheating can face up to 10 years in jail and a fine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police are investigating 153 men and 70 women, aged between 15 and 89, for their alleged roles in scam operations.
  • The suspects are believed to be linked to over 790 scam cases, causing victims to lose more than S$3.89 million (RM12.87 million).
  • The scams include friend impersonation, investment, job, and e-commerce scams, as well as cases involving fraudsters posing as government officials or advertising fake rental properties.
  • The arrests followed a two-week island-wide enforcement operation conducted from June 6 to 19 by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions.
  • The suspects are being investigated for offences including cheating, money laundering, and providing unlicensed payment services.
  • The penalties for these offences include up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to S$500,000 for cheating, up to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to S$500,000 for money laundering, and up to three years' imprisonment and a fine of up to S$125,000 for providing unlicensed payment services.

Statistics:

  • Over 790 scam cases are linked to suspects being investigated by the police.
  • The victims' losses exceed S$3.89 million (RM12.87 million).
  • The number of suspects being investigated is 223 (153 men and 70 women).
  • The age range of the suspects is between 15 and 89 years old.
  • The operation, conducted from June 6 to 19, resulted in the arrests of over 220 individuals.

Sources:

  • The Straits Times
  • Malay Mail
  • HT Digital Content Services ( permission from Malay Mail)

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