S’porean man, 27, deported from Vietnam & arrested for allegedly being part of Cambodia-based syndicate
He was among the 36 suspected wanted by SPF.
A Singaporean man in his 20s, Lam Yong Yan, has been arrested by Singapore's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on charges of involvement in government official impersonation scams, according to officials. The arrest came after Lam was deported from Vietnam. Police allege that Lam is a member of a Cambodian-based criminal syndicate, and they believe this group may be responsible for at least 528 scams, causing losses of approximately S$53 million, reported the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
These scams were allegedly run from a location that was shut down during a joint operation involving the SPF and the Cambodian National Police on September 9, 2025.
Lam was initially detained in Vietnam in November 2025 on immigration charges, and he is one of 36 suspects sought by the SPF for alleged criminal activities. Upon his deportation to Singapore on November 6, Lam was arrested by the authorities. He is set to face court on November 7, 2026, for allegedly facilitating the commission of a serious offence with the intent to further the illegal activities of the syndicate based in Cambodia.
The potential penalty for this offence includes up to five years in prison, a fine of up to S$100,000, or both, according to the CPF. CID Director Julius Lim praised the cooperation with Vietnamese authorities, emphasizing that criminal activities do not grant impunity across borders. The SPF is committed to working with international partners to ensure such criminals face justice, regardless of their location, Lim stated.
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