The police seized $189,000 in scam proceeds during the two-day island-wide operation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Three men suspected of carrying out scams have been arrested following a two-day island-wide operation that ended on Wednesday.The police also seized $189,000 in scam proceeds and rounded up another 15 men and seven women, aged between 26 and 65, to assist in investigations.
Some are also believed to have rented their bank accounts to scammers or assisted them with bank transfers and withdrawals. The operation, which was conducted by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and seven Land Divisions, had led to 30 bank accounts being frozen.The police urged the public to reject “seemingly attractive money-making opportunities promising payouts” for the use of their Singpass or bank accounts, warning that those found that abet scammers would be held accountable.
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