Police are investigating 426 people for their suspected involvement in scams where victims lost more than $14 million. A total of 273 men and 153 women, aged between 15 and 83, are assisting in investigations following a two-week operation between July 21 and Aug 3, the...
Police are investigating 426 people for their suspected involvement in scams where victims lost more than $14 million.
A total of 273 men and 153 women, aged between 15 and 83, are assisting in investigations following a two-week operation between July 21 and Aug 3, the police said in a release on Friday. The suspected scammers or money mules are believed to be involved in more than 1,600 scams including investment scams, phishing scams, internet love scams, government officials impersonation scams and job scams.
The suspects are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence.Those convicted of money laundering can be jailed up to 10 years, fined up to $500,000, or both.
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