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As the cyberspace continues to be a hotbed for crime, keeping Singaporeans safe online remains a top priority.
On 26 June 2026, Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong visited the Cyber Command to gain deeper insights into how the Singapore Police Force (SPF) is tackling the evolving threats of scams and cybercrime.
The newly established Cyber Command is a frontline unit that consolidates scam and cybercrime capabilities under a unified structure, strengthening the SPF’s ability to respond to the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Together with Mr Goh Pei Ming, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development, PM Wong toured the Command, which is located at the Police Cantonment Complex, ahead of its official inauguration on 3 July 2026.
The Multi-Front Battle Against Cybercrime
PM Wong was briefed on Singapore’s anti-scam strategy and how the SPF collaborates with industry and international stakeholders to fight scams. Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC) Aileen Yap, Deputy Commander (Cyber Operations) emphasised that no single agency can defeat scams alone.
Combining the strengths, resources and expertise of all stakeholders, the SPF has strengthened its collective capability to keep Singapore safe and stay ahead of scammers.
She also said that Singapore’s enforcement approach targeted the full scam ecosystem through sustained domestic operations, intelligence-led investigations and cross-border enforcement.
AC Yap outlined key enforcement efforts, including operations spanning countries such as Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Malaysia to dismantle transnational scam syndicates.
A recent success was Operation Frontier+ III. The two-month operation, held from March to May 2026 across ten jurisdictions, led to the arrest of over 3,000 suspects and recovery of more than USD 161 million in illicit funds.
Building a Scam-Resilient Community
Beyond enforcement and technology, the SPF places strong emphasis on public education. By empowering the public with the knowledge and tools to detect scams, the SPF builds a community that is more resilient against scam threats.
Noting that seniors were disproportionately affected by scams, AC Yap highlighted timely warning and targeted outreach initiatives to help them protect themselves from falling victim.
Recent examples include a partnership with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre to produce videos featuring Chinese opera troupes delivering anti-scam messages, as well as distributing vernacular-language flyers.
Technology in Action
PM Wong toured the Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) at the Cyber Command and observed officers from various teams at work. They included officers from the Anti-Scam Centre Cyber Specialist Team, Crypto Tracing Team, the Online Disruption Team and National Service Cybercrime Operators.
He also met with bank staff co-located at the ASC, learning how the Police work closely with banks to freeze scam-tainted bank accounts and trace scam proceeds.
A showcase of anti-scam capabilities provided PM Wong with a closer look at how the SPF tackles increasingly sophisticated scam threats. Among the cases highlighted was a recent deepfake enabled scam targeting high-net-worth individuals.
Through this case study, the SPF demonstrates its end-to-end anti-scam response, from disrupting scam operations and investigating offenders to educating the public, thereby preventing further victimisation and losses.
The SPF’s digital disruption capabilities, which leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to disrupt scam websites, were also showcased.
Finally, officers from the Scam Public Education Office provided PM Wong with an overview of the SPF’s public education strategies and shared insights on outreach efforts tailored to different audience groups, underscoring the SPF’s leading role in anti-scam public education.
Find out more about the Cyber Command here!
