355 people under investigation over scams that cost victims more than RM16mil in Singapore


The cases were mainly investment, job, e-commerce, internet love and government official impersonation scams. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Jan 14 (The Straits Times/ANN): A total of 355 people are being investigated for their suspected involvement in scams – as scammers or money mules – which led to victims losing more than $5 million (RM16 million), the police has announced

They added that the suspects, aged between 16 and 78, are believed to be involved in more than 918 scam cases.

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