Officers from the Commercial Affairs Department conducted an island-wide operation to clamp down on suspected money mule activities between 11 February 2025 and 14 February 2025. A total of 14 men and four women, aged between 16 and 37, were arrested and 25 other persons are being investigated for their suspected involvement in money mule activities. Over $47,000 in suspected scam proceeds was seized during the operation.
The persons are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, unauthorised access to computer material, and/or money laundering. The offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine. The offence of unauthorised access to computer material under Section 3(1) of the Computer Misuse Act 1993 carries an imprisonment term of up to 2 years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both for first-time offenders. The offence of money laundering under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $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. To avoid being an accomplice to crimes, members of the public should always reject requests by others to use your bank account or mobile lines as you will be held accountable for their misuse.
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.
[Photos of persons arrested for suspected money mule activities]
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 February 2025 @ 2:30 PM