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The Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of job scam.

On 3 September 2025, the Police received a report of job scam relating to YouTube channel subscriptions. The victim had allegedly handed over $2,470 to an unknown man after being instructed by a scammer to do so.

Through follow-up investigations, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 4 September 2025.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in other similar cases and had allegedly been tasked by unknown persons to collect cash from victims of job scams. The monies collected were then handed over to the unknown persons.

The man will be charged in court on 6 September 2025 with the offence of acquiring property which represents another person’s benefits from criminal conduct under Section 54(3) of the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.

The Police take a serious stance against any person who may be involved in scams, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The Police would like to remind members of public never to transfer monies, hand monies or other valuables to any unknown persons or persons whose identity they have not verified.

Members of public are encouraged to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. ADD – Add the ScamShield app to block calls and filter SMSes. Set transaction limits that are adequate for daily expenses, and lower transaction notification thresholds. Alert the bank immediately of any suspicious activity in your bank account. Activate the Money Lock feature of your bank to “lock up” a portion of your money so that it cannot be transferred out digitally by anyone. 
   
   
2. CHECK – Check for scam signs with official sources such as the ScamShield App. Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
   
   
3. TELL – Tell the authorities, family and friends about scams. Report any fraudulent transactions to your bank immediately and make a police report. 

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 1800-225-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.