Man arrested for money laundering and scam offences after allegedly collecting cash from victims

Preliminary investigations revealed that the man was recruited through messaging platform Telegram to collect cash on three separate occasions. The cash was to be handed over to unknown individuals.

He was offered cash rewards between $30 and $50 each time he collected the cash. He is also believed to have provided his banking credentials to an unknown person.

The man is expected to be charged on Oct 31 with cheating, unauthorised access to computer material, acquiring benefits from criminal conduct and assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct.

In their statement, the police reminded members of the public that they should not transfer or hand money or other valuables to anyone whose identity they have not verified.

For more information on scams, the public can visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline on 1799.

Anyone with information with such scams may call the police hotline on 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at

The police added that all information will be kept strictly confidential.