Singaporean Scam Callers Charged After Deportation from Cambodia and Thailand
Two Singaporean men, Wayne Soh You Chen, 27, and Brian Sie Eng Fa, 32, have been charged in Singapore with being part of a Cambodia-based scam syndicate. The duo was…
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Two Singaporeans Arrested After Deportation Over Transnational Scam Involvement
In a significant crackdown on international scam activities, two Singaporean men have been arrested after being deported from Thailand and Cambodia. Both aged 44, they are believed to be part…
Singapore Police Warn of Scammers Using Fake Identity Cards for Fraudulent Accounts
SINGAPORE: The police are sounding the alarm on a new scam tactic involving digitally altered copies of Singapore identity cards. This technique allows scammers to fraudulently open accounts with payment…
Thai Deputy Finance Minister Resigns Amid Scam Allegations
BANGKOK: In a startling turn of events, Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Vorapak Tanyawong, resigned on 22 October 2024 amid serious allegations connecting him to a Cambodia-based cyber scam. Having held…
Three Arrested for Fake Bulk Order Scams Targeting Businesses in Singapore
In a concerning rise of scam activities, three individuals aged between 16 and 31 were arrested for their alleged roles in fake bulk order scams impersonating personnel from the Singapore…
Police Warn of Johor-Singapore Housing Subsidy Scam
The Singapore Police Force has alerted the public about a fraudulent scheme involving a supposed “Johor-Singapore housing subsidy” making rounds on social media. The scam touts a non-existent collaboration between…
Southeast Asian Nations Unite Against Scams: Over 1,800 Arrested in Major Operation
In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, law enforcement agencies from seven Asian territories have successfully apprehended over 1,800 individuals during a month-long anti-scam operation. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced this…
Rescue of Indonesian Nationals from Myanmar’s Online Scam Centres
In a recent operation aimed at combating transnational cybercrime, Indonesian authorities repatriated over 500 citizens who had been trapped in online scam centres in Myanmar. This significant recovery comes as…
Laurence Pang Scammed: Actor Loses $35,000 in Online Dating Deception Amid Toto Jackpot Surge
In a shocking revelation, Singaporean actor Laurence Pang has recently opened up about the $35,000 he lost in an online scam after connecting with a woman on a Filipino dating…
Teenage Scam Suspect Arrested After Falling Victim to Impersonation Fraud
In a troubling case of deception, an 18-year-old woman was arrested on 5 January 2024 for her alleged involvement in a scam targeting an elderly victim. This incident highlights the…
Economic and Cultural Shifts: Singapore’s Inflation Falls and Mixed News for Consumers
October 2024 brought notable changes to Singapore’s economic landscape, with inflation rates dropping while consumer products see price increases. From governmental shifts to cultural happenings, here’s what you need to…
Thai Tycoon Boon Vanasin Flees to China After Alleged S$293 Million Investment Scam
BANGKOK – The Thai police are on the lookout for Boon Vanasin, a prominent hospital tycoon, believed to have fled to China following allegations of a massive investment scam totalling…
Teacher Sentenced for Molestation; Malaysian Man Jailed for Role in Scam
SINGAPORE – A male teacher has been sentenced to two years and six months’ jail for molesting a former pupil, while a Malaysian man received a three years and nine…
Pansuk Siriwipa Sentenced to 14 Years for $25 Million Luxury Goods Scam
SINGAPORE – In a case that has left many astonished, Thai national Pansuk Siriwipa has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for masterminding a luxury goods scam that cheated…