SINGAPORE – Six people, aged between 19 and 34, have been arrested over their suspected involvement in scams as money mules, the police said in a statement on Dec 26.
Another 13 people, aged 17 to 60, are being investigated for similar activities, the police added.
The suspects were rounded up after a 14-day operation from Dec 10 to Dec 24, and are believed to be involved in more than 45 cases of scams.
The scams involve e-commerce, friend impersonation, jobs, government official impersonation, investment, among others, said the police, adding that victims have lost over $406,800 in these cases.
