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SINGAPORE: A total of 230 people are under investigation for their alleged involvement in scams such as scammers or money mules, police said on Thursday (December 31).
This followed a two-week execution operation carried out between December 19 and 30 by agents from the Department of Commercial Affairs and the seven police ground divisions.
The 230 people who collaborate with the investigations are 151 men and 79 women, between 16 and 66 years old.
The suspects are believed to be involved in 388 scam cases, mainly comprising internet love scams, e-commerce scams, social media phishing scams, as well as fake gambling platforms and loan scams.
The victims allegedly lost more than S $ 2.9 million, police said.
“The suspects are being investigated for the crime of fraud or money laundering,” police said.
Anyone found guilty of cheating can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined. If convicted of money laundering, offenders can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to S $ 500,000.
“The 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,” they said in the press release.
“To avoid being an accessory to crime, 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.
