Filipino woman, 35, part of Cambodia scam syndicate targeting S’pore victims, gets 25 months’ jail
She was instructed to speak with a Singaporean English accent when speaking to victims.
A 35-year-old Filipino woman, De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, was sentenced to 25 months in jail on August 24 for her role in a scam syndicate targeting victims in Singapore. According to CNA, the prosecution proved its case against Panganiban, who was one of 12 individuals charged following a cross-border operation by the Singapore Police Force and Cambodian National Police in September 2025.
De Villar allegedly traveled to Cambodia in late March 2025, believing it was a job opportunity with a monthly salary of US$1,500. Her passport was taken from her, and she was instructed to speak with a Singaporean accent. The judge acknowledged that De Villar had limited knowledge of Singapore and did not need to know its geographical location or other details to be charged.
Despite not being shown to be a full member of the syndicate, the prosecution argued she had joined for financial gain and had undergone training while receiving payments. The syndicate was linked to 528 scam cases totaling S$52.5 million in losses within a year.
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