309 linked to scams involving $10m in Om losses under investigation

A total of 309 suspects linked to more than 1,300 cases of scams involving losses of over $10 million are being investigated by the police.

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The 215 men and 94 women, aged between 15 and 78, are under probe for their alleged involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, the police said in a statement on July 6.

The suspects were hauled up during a two-week operation between June 21 and July 4 by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions.

They were believed to be involved in internet love, e-commerce, friend impersonation, investment and job scams.