309 people investigated over scams in Singapore involving over S$14 million in losses


The 211 men and 98 women, aged between 15 and 75, are believed to be involved in more than 1,700 cases of scams. - Photo: ST File

SINGAPORE: A total of 309 people are assisting in investigations for their suspected involvement in scams where victims reportedly lost over S$14 million.

The 211 men and 98 women, aged between 15 and 75, are believed to be involved in more than 1,700 cases of scams as scammers or money mules, the police said on Friday (June 21).

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