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MORE THAN $8.9M LOST IN SCAMS IN APRIL SO FAR, 381 SUSPECTS BEING INVESTIGATED

254 men and 127 women are being investigated for their suspected involvement in scams, in an operation conducted by the police from 29 March to 14 April.

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More than $8.9 million have been lost by the victims in the scams.

The 381 suspects are suspected of being involved in more than 990 scams, including e-commerce scams, love scams, government officials impersonation scams, investment scams, job scams and loan scams.

The authorities are investigating them for allegedly cheating victims, laundering money and/or proving unlicensed payment services.

The police said that they take a serious view on those who are involved in scams and those who are caught will be dealt with under the law.

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Persons found guilty of cheating face a jail term of up to 10 years, as well as a fine.

Persons found guilty of money laundering face a jail term of up to 10 years, and/or a fine of up to $500,000.

Persons found guilty of providing payment services without a valid license face a jail term of up to 3 years, and/or a fine of up to $125,000.

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