A total of two men and eight women, aged between 21 and 55, are under investigation for their suspected involvement in several cases of fake investment, rental and internet love scams.
Between 5 and 6 February 2025, officers from Central Police Division conducted islandwide enforcement operations and arrested two men and seven women aged between 21 and 55. Another 44-year-old female was arrested on 7 February 2025 upon her return to Singapore. Cash amounting to more than $265,000 and an array of electronic devices were seized. Preliminary investigations revealed that the ten persons have allegedly facilitated scammers in the perpetration of scams and laundering of illicit funds amounting to more than $1.3 million derived from victims, in return for commissions.
A man and three women, aged between 26 and 55, will be charged in court on 8 February 2025 for the offence of abetment to commit cheating under Section 420 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code 1871.
The offence of abetment to commit cheating under Section 420 read with Section 109 of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term of up to ten years, a fine, or both. The offence of acquiring benefits from criminal conduct under Section 54(5)(a) of the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $500,000, or both.
The Police will spare no effort to track down criminals responsible for scams and will take tough enforcement actions against these perpetrators. To avoid being an accomplice in these crimes, members of the public are advised to reject seemingly attractive money-making opportunities promising fast and easy pay-outs for the use of their Singpass accounts, bank accounts, or for allowing their personal bank accounts to be used to receive and transfer money for others. The Police would like to remind members of the public that individuals will be held accountable if they are found to be linked to such crimes.
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.
Seized cash and case exhibits ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
07 February 2025 @ 9:35 PM