309 suspects linked to Singapore scams involving over RM35 million in losses under probe

The suspects were believed to be involved in internet love, e-commerce, friend impersonation, investment and job scams. - PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A total of 309 suspects linked to more than 1,300 cases of scams involving losses of over US$10 million (RM35 million) are being investigated by the police.

The 215 men and 94 women, aged between 15 and 78, are under probe for their alleged involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, the police said in a statement on July 6.