SINGAPORE: Two Singaporean men have been arrested by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) following their deportation from Thailand and Cambodia, with both suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
Wayne Soh, 27, and Brian Sie, 32, were arrested by foreign police respectively in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Khon Kaen, Thailand, said the police in a statement on Nov 16.
Both men are among the 34 suspects wanted by the SPF for being part of a criminal group.
They are believed to be members of an organised group based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia believed to be involved in government official impersonation scams (GOIS) targeting Singapore victims, said the police.
The group is believed to be responsible for at least 438 reported cases involving losses of at least $41 million, and operated from a scam compound in Phnom Penh.
Their activities were disrupted during a joint operation by the SPF and Cambodian National Police (CNP) on Sept 9, 2025.
As part of ongoing investigations, the SPF had earlier issued prohibition of disposal orders and seized assets linked to the group.
Both men were deported to Singapore and arrested upon arrival on Nov 16.
They will be charged in court on Nov 17 with facilitating the commission of a serious offence, and aiding the illegal purpose of a locally-linked criminal group under the Organised Crime Act 2015.
They each face a five-year prison term and a fine of up to S$100,000 (RM325,000).
