Scams
Singapore law to cane scammers, mules to take effect from Dec 30
Amendments to the Children and Young Persons Act will also come into force on the same date
Thailand says Cambodia border fight is also a war on scammers
Thai forces have neutralised at least six scam-related facilities – which it also refers to as casinos
‘Easiest scam in the world’: Musicians sound alarm over AI impersonators
Some countries and states have legislation to protect artists against imitation, particularly in California
Singapore police investigating 268 suspected scammers, money mules linked to more than S$4.66 million in losses
Those found guilty of cheating can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined
South Korea imposes sanctions on Prince Group and others over online crimes in South-east Asia
The country works with Cambodia to curb online scams after repatriating 60 nationals last month
Complaints to Fidrec hit 20-year high; scam-related cases spike
Fraud and scam-related disputes account for 1,285 claims, up 55% from the year before
Authorities draw links to car leasing companies in Singapore as US money laundering probe widens
Police raid SRS Auto’s premises and arrest sole proprietor Tan Yew Kiat
Beyond designer bag busts: Singapore’s counterfeit problem is bigger than luxury goods
The real threat is whether Singaporean consumers are aware of what they’re buying
War on scams: Record crypto seizures, explosive raids, but political theatre gets in the way
The fallout from the Prince Group investigation has continued to reverberate
Fraud and scam claims against digital banks in Singapore on the rise
The banking industry, together with regulators and other stakeholders like the telcos, has stepped up the fight against scams
