17 other foreigners linked to bulk of cash and assets seized

The $3 billion in cash and assets seized or issued with prohibition of disposal orders in Singapore's largest money laundering case belonged to 27 individuals, and not just the 10 hauled to court on various charges.

- Nadine Chua

In response to queries from The Straits Times, the police on June 5 said 17 other individuals are under investigation in relation to the case.

The police added that they will maintain the prohibition against disposal and custody of seized assets until the assets are dealt with by the court at the conclusion of the case.

Of the 10 foreigners arrested in a series of raids on Aug 15, 2023, eight have been convicted and sentenced to between 13 and 15 months' jail each.

Two others Wang Dehai Su Jianfeng and are expected to plead guilty this week.

Based on court documents and affidavits, the 10 foreigners arrested had accounted for more than $900 million in cash and assets seized or forfeited to the state.