Singapore police arrest 10 suspects including 16-year-old linked to Android banking malware scams

The police said they have seen an increase in the number of reports on Android phones being compromised by malware, which led to unauthorised banking transactions. - PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE: Ten suspects, including a 16-year-old, were arrested by the police for their suspected involvement in the recent spate of banking-related malware scams that have plagued Android users.

The malware resulted in unauthorised transactions being made from victims’ bank accounts.