SINGAPORE – Some 255 people are being investigated by the police over their suspected involvement in scams where victims are believed to have lost around $5.6 million.
This follows a July 16 to July 29 operation by officers from the Cyber Command – a new anti-scam and cybercrime police unit launched on July 3 – and the seven police land divisions.
In a statement on July 30, the police said the 255 people are believed to be involved in more than 660 scam cases, comprising e-commerce, phishing, job, government official impersonation, investment and lucky draw scams.
The people – comprising 172 men and 83 women aged between 16 and 77 – are suspected of being scammers or money mules, and are being investigated for cheating, money laundering or providing illegal payment services.
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