Eight linked to DBS phishing scams charged with disclosing Singpass details, duping banks


The offence of duping banks into opening bank accounts carries a maximum penalty of a three-year jail term and a fine. — The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Eight people, aged 16 to 28, were charged in court on Friday (June 24) over their suspected involvement in DBS phishing scams where more than 60 people lost over S$60,000.

Their alleged offences include disclosing their Singpass details in exchange for money and opening accounts by duping banks.

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