Singapore police investigate 223 individuals linked to $6.5 million scam cases

Singapore police are investigating 223 individuals for their alleged involvement in over 1,100 scam cases, resulting in losses exceeding $6.58 million. The suspects, aged 16 to 80, include 147 men and 76 women. The investigation followed a two-week operation from November 15 to 28. The scams involved various schemes, including e-commerce fraud, job scams, and impersonation of government officials. Suspects face charges of cheating, money laundering, or unlicensed payment services. Penalties may include up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $500,000.