SG police nab over 296 people for alleged involvement in over 1,000 scams, victims lost over S$6.4mil

The suspects are being investigated for cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

SINGAPORE: The police have arrested 296 people for suspected involvement in more than 1,000 scams, where victims lost over S$6.4mil (RM19.69mil).

The suspects, aged between 16 and 80, were involved as scammers or money mules, said the police on Friday (Nov 5) night.