The Police have arrested a 37-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman for their suspected involvement in illegal telecommunication activities, which facilitated investment scams in Singapore.
Between 13 and 14 November 2024, officers from the Anti-Scam Command conducted an anti-scam operation, resulting in the arrest of one man and one woman suspected to be part of a syndicate involved in One-Time Password activation services. Using local and foreign SIM cards, they created and sold WhatsApp accounts to perpetuate scam activities. These WhatsApp accounts were allegedly provided to overseas-based scam syndicates who used these accounts to target Singapore residents through investment scams.
Over 6,800 SIM cards, 15 mobile phones and 2 laptops were seized. Cash amounting to more than $10,000 and two cryptocurrency e-wallets with more than 59,000 USDT were also recovered.
The duo will be charged in court on 15 November 2024 with an offence of abetment by conspiracy to commit cheating under Section 420 read with Section 109 and Section 108B of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police take a serious view against any person who may be involved in scams and frauds, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799. Anyone with information on such scams may call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
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SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 November 2024 @ 4:56 PM