A total of 352 men and 184 women, aged between 16 and 81, are being investigated for their suspected involvement in more than 2,400 cases of scam and unlicensed moneylending activities, following a 12-day enforcement operation conducted by Bedok Police Division between 30 June and 11 July 2025.
Of the 536 persons, 391 are being investigated for their alleged involvement in scams comprising mainly e-commerce, investment, job, rental, and phishing scams, as well as money laundering offences involving transactions over S$12 million. Another 145 persons are being investigated for their suspected involvement in loan scams and unlicensed moneylending activities, involving illicit transactions amounting to more than S$250,000. In addition, of the 536 persons, 36 were also arrested in connection with various other offences. Investigations are ongoing.
Commander of Bedok Police Division, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Justin Wong, said “The 12-day operation reflects the Police’s commitment to combating scams and unlicensed moneylending activities. Every arrest and investigation means one fewer channel that can be exploited for unlawful activities. The Police will continue to work to disrupt criminal networks and take firm action against those who allow their bank accounts to be misused for criminal activity. I commend the teamwork and professionalism of our officers, as they work tirelessly to keep our community safe from the scourge of scams and unlicensed moneylending”.
To avoid being an accomplice in these crimes such as scams and unlicensed moneylending, members of the public should always reject seemingly attractive money-making opportunities promising fast and easy pay-outs for the use of their Singpass accounts, bank accounts, or allow their personal bank accounts to be used to receive and transfers money for others.
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799. Anyone with information on such scams may call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Annex– Penalties of Offences
Penal Code 1871
- Cheating is an offence under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871. It carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 (“CDSA”)
- Assisting another to retain benefits of criminal conduct is an offence under Section 55A of the CDSA. It carries a fine of up to $50,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both.
Computer Misuse Act 1993
- Unauthorised disclosure of access code is an offence under Section 8A of the Computer Misuse Act 1993. It carries a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both.
Moneylenders Act 2008
- Assisting in unlicensed moneylending operations is an offence under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders are liable for fines between $30,000 and $300,000, a mandatory jail term of up to four years, and mandatory caning of up to six strokes. Repeat offenders face the same fine quantum but an increased mandatory jail term of up to seven years and mandatory caning of up to 12 strokes.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
13 July 2025 @ 9:20 PM