Singapore Police Probe 231 Suspected Scam Mules

Singapore police identified 231 people (149 men, 82 women, aged 15–76) suspected of involvement as scammers or money mules in more than 721 fraud cases that caused roughly S$4.1 million (US$3.2 million) in losses. The two-week operation by the Cyber Command and police divisions uncovered schemes including e-commerce fraud, phishing, job and investment scams, government impersonation and fake lucky draws; suspects are being investigated for cheating, money laundering and providing payment services without a license and may face prison, caning and financial/mobile service restrictions.