1,800 arrested in transnational anti-scam operation, including 106 in S'pore

More than 1,800 people were arrested by law enforcement agencies of seven territories as part of a month-long operation targeting transnational scams.

- Ian Cheng

The operation, which was conducted between April 28 and May 28, saw Singapore's Anti-Scam Command collaborate with anti-scam agencies of Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand and Macau, said the Singapore Police Force on June 4.

Of those nabbed, 106 were arrested in Singapore, said the police. They were involved in more than 1,300 cases that resulted in losses of about $39.3 million. Additionally, more than $7.69 million was seized from 714 frozen bank accounts.

The police said that the suspects are being investigated for abetting cheating and unauthorised access to computer material, assisting in retaining benefits of drug dealing or criminal conduct, and the unlawful disclosure of passwords or access codes in relation to national digital identity services.