SINGAPORE — Seven men have been arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in various scams including fake friend calls, investments, jobs, rental and the impersonation of government officials.
SINGAPORE — Seven men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in various scams including fake friend calls, investments, jobs, and the impersonation of government officials.
The suspects received between S$500 and S$900 per bank account. One of the men was also alleged to have sold his Singpass credentials for S$300 to criminal syndicates to create new bank accounts and other accounts.were passed to make it a crime for anyone to share their Singpass password or bank account with someone whom they suspect will use it to commit a crime.
Those convicted of cheating will face up to three years’ jail, a fine, or both. The offence of money laundering carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine not exceeding S$500,000, or both.
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