SG cops investigating 404 suspects, aged between 15 and 72, for alleged involvement in over 1,000 scams


The 404 are assisting in investigations into cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence. — AFP

SINGAPORE: The police are investigating 404 suspected scammers and money mules believed to be involved in more than 1,000 cases of scams, with victims losing more than S$13mil (RM40.14mil) in total.

The cases included Internet love scams, e-commerce scams, government or China official impersonation scams, investment scams, job scams, credit-for-sex and loan scams, said the Singapore Police Force on Friday (Dec 3).

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