Singaporean police investigate thousands of scams, unlicensed money lending activities

Singaporean police are investing 528 persons for their suspected involvement in over 2,200 cases of scam and unlicensed money lending activities, following an enforcement operation from July 1 to 10.

The suspects were hauled up during a 10-day enforcement operation. (Photo: Singapore Police Force)
The suspects were hauled up during a 10-day enforcement operation. (Photo: Singapore Police Force)

Hanoi (VNA) – Singaporean police are investing 528 persons for their suspected involvement in over 2,200 cases of scam and unlicensed money lending activities, following an enforcement operation from July 1 to 10.

Up to 425 were probed for scam and money laundering offences. The police said victims lost over 10 million SGD (7.4 million USD) in the cases.

Others were investigated for suspected involvement in loan scams and loansharking activities, involving transactions exceeding 120,000 SGD.

A total of 41 persons were under arrest and investigations against all the suspects are ongoing, the police added./.

VNA

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