270 suspected scammers and money mules nabbed in two-week operation linked to S$5.4m in losses
The suspects, aged between 15 and 80, are believed to be linked to more than 660 scam cases involving e-commerce, phishing, job and investment scams. This article ( 270 suspected scammers and money mules nabbed in two-week operation linked to S$5.4m in losses ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
A joint two-week operation conducted by Singapore Police Force’s Cyber Command and all seven Police Land Divisions from July 30 to August 12, 2026, led to the arrest of 270 suspects involved in suspected scam activities. The suspects, comprising 185 men and 85 women aged between 15 and 80, were involved in various scams including e-commerce, phishing, job, government official impersonation, investment, and lucky draw scams.
The suspects are believed to be linked to over 660 scam cases, resulting in a total loss of approximately S$5.4 million for the victims. Investigations are currently ongoing for alleged offences of cheating, money laundering, and providing payment services without a licence. The penalties for these offences under Singapore law can be severe, including imprisonment and fines.
Scammers and money mules face mandatory caning or discretionary caning depending on their roles in the scams. The police have also imposed restrictions on banking services and mobile line subscriptions for individuals linked to these offences to prevent further facilitation of scam activities. The public is encouraged to report scam-related information to the Police Hotline or visit the official scam awareness websites for more information.
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