{"id":35988,"date":"2026-03-13T18:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=35988"},"modified":"2026-03-13T18:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:19:39","slug":"221-people-under-probe-for-involvement-in-scams-with-losses-over-5-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=35988","title":{"rendered":"221 people under probe for involvement in scams with losses over $5 million"},"content":{"rendered":"


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SINGAPORE \u2013 A total of 221 suspected scammers and money mules are being investigated for their involvement in scams where victims lost more than $5.3 million.<\/p>\n

This follows an operation from Feb 26 to March 11 by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and seven police land divisions, the police said in a statement on March 12.<\/p>\n

A total of 136 men and 85 women, aged between 17 and 81, are believed to be involved in more than 1,080 cases of scams, including e-commerce, friend impersonation, job and investment scams.<\/p>\n

They are being investigated for cheating, money laundering or providing illegal payment services.<\/p>\n

Scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates face mandatory caning of six to 24 strokes<\/span><\/a> if convicted, while those who launder scam proceeds and provide SIM cards or Singpass credentials may face up to 12 strokes of the cane. <\/p>\n

Those involved in money mule-related offences may face restrictions on banking services and mobile line subscriptions to prevent further facilitation of scams.<\/p>\n

For more information on scams, visit www.scamshield.gov.sg<\/span><\/a> or call the ScamShield helpline on 1799.<\/p>\n

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