Filipino woman jailed for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate targeting Singapore victims
The woman had testified that she had travelled to Cambodia for a job but later discovered it was a scam compound.
A Filipino woman, De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, was sentenced to 25 months in jail for her role in a scam syndicate that targeted victims in Singapore, according to prosecutors. She was found guilty of being part of the conspiracy despite claims of coercion or force. De Villar was among 12 people charged after a cross-border operation by the Singapore Police Force and Cambodian National Police in September 2024.
The court heard that she had been deceived into thinking she had a legitimate job offer in Cambodia, but was instead coerced into scamming Singaporeans. Although her exact location in Singapore was not known to her, the prosecution argued that her awareness of Singapore as a target location was sufficient for the charges. The judge agreed, finding that De Villar had been a member of the syndicate and had taken part in training and other activities.
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