S’pore cops arrest 13 people over OCBC phishing scams; seven have been charged


An array of mobile devices, cash amounting $2,760 and two Rolex watches were among the items seized. — Singapore Police Force/ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: Thirteen people aged between 19 and 22 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the recent spate of scams targeting OCBC Bank customers.

The police said in a statement on Sunday (Feb 20) that the 13 comprise nine men and four women.

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