SG cops investigating 236 people for roles in scams with losses over S$6.1mil


The suspects, aged between 14 and 78, are said to be involved in over 770 cases of scams, including Internet love scams, e-commerce scams and China officials impersonation scams. — Computer photo created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.com

SINGAPORE: A total of 236 suspects are being investigated by the police for their roles as swindlers or money mules in scam cases where victims lost more than S$6.1mil (RM18.74mil).

The suspects, aged between 14 and 78, are said to be involved in over 770 cases of scams, including Internet love scams, e-commerce scams and China officials impersonation scams.

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