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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police (SPF) is investigating 261 individuals for their alleged involvement as scammers or money mules in more than 500 scam cases.
The victims of those scams reportedly lost more than S $ 3 million, police said in a press release on Saturday (September 12).
The suspects are between 15 and 83 years old, and include 163 men and 98 women.
“The suspects are believed to be involved in 544 scam cases, primarily comprising internet love scams, e-commerce scams and loan scams,” said SPF.
The investigations follow a two-week police operation across the island by officers from the Department of Commercial Affairs and seven police ground divisions that began on August 29.
If charged and found guilty of cheating, the suspects could be fined and jailed for up to 10 years. For money laundering, the suspects could also be fined up to S $ 500,000 and jailed for up to 10 years.
Police take a serious attitude against anyone who may be involved in scams, and the perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law, SPF said.
“To avoid being complicit in crimes, members of the public should always reject requests from others to use your bank account or mobile lines, as you will be held liable if these are linked to illegal transactions,” the police added.
Anyone with information on these types of scams can call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online.
