In a sweeping nationwide operation, the Singapore Police Force (SPF), in partnership with local banks, has launched a major offensive against scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public. A total of 59 individuals — comprising 40 men and 19 women aged between 16 and 63 — are currently under investigation for their suspected involvement in a range of scams, including impersonation of government officials, bogus investments, and fake job offers.
The joint operation, which ran from 13 May to 10 June 2025, was spearheaded by the SPF’s Anti-Scam Command (ASC) and Scam Strike Teams from various Police Land Divisions. Their efforts, bolstered by close collaboration with banking institutions, led to the freezing of 326 suspicious bank accounts and the seizure of an estimated S$1.4 million believed to be criminal proceeds.
Over 2,000 Online Enablers Disrupted
This multi-agency effort extended beyond financial enforcement. With support from social media platforms, messaging apps, and telecom companies, authorities managed to take down more than 2,000 online enablers used by scammers and terminated over 1,280 phone lines tied to illicit activities.
Investigations are ongoing under multiple laws, including the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 and the Computer Misuse Act 1993. For example, assisting in retaining benefits from criminal conduct under Section 55A(1) could result in a jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both. First-time offenders accessing computer material without authorisation could face up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
Public Warned: Do Not Lend Your Identity or Bank Accounts
The Police issued a firm reminder: individuals must not allow others to use their SingPass, bank accounts or mobile lines for any purpose, no matter how convincing the reason may sound. Doing so could result in the individual being held criminally liable — even if they were unaware of the full extent of the scam.
Authorities reiterated their zero-tolerance stance against scam syndicates and all who support them. The SPF has vowed to continue its fight against fraud through sustained enforcement and public awareness.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant. Visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 for more information. The SPF emphasised that battling scams is a shared responsibility: “Together, we can ACT Against Scams and protect our community.”