Singapore police probe 316 suspected scammers, money mules linked to alleged loss of over RM30mil


The police rounded up a total of 229 men and 87 women aged between 15 and 73 during a two-week blitz. - ST PHOTO: GIN TAY

SINGAPORE: Over 300 suspected scammers and money mules were rounded up by the police for their alleged involvement in more than 1,000 scam cases, in which victims reportedly lost more than S$8.5 million (RM30 million).

During a two-week islandwide operation, a total of 229 men and 87 women aged between 15 and 73 were rounded up, the police said on Nov 24.

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