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Internet crimes and scams

Scammers steal $3,000 from Tampines hawkers after accessing food delivery accounts

Police said that victims' earnings would be diverted to scammers' bank accounts in a scam variant that targets F&B businesses.
Police said that victims' earnings would be diverted to scammers' bank accounts in a scam variant that targets F&B businesses.

Cambodia shuts down Huione Group that laundered billions in scam profits

Motorists pass by the Huione Pay headquarters at a busy intersection in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Motorists pass by the Huione Pay headquarters at a busy intersection in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

S’pore police investigating 268 suspected scammers, money mules linked to more than $4.66m in losses

The police are investigating 268 suspected scammers and money mules for ruses resulting in more than $4.66 million in losses.
The police are investigating 268 suspected scammers and money mules for ruses resulting in more than $4.66 million in losses.

Malaysian victim speaks of scam by ‘friend’, torture in Cambodia

Scam victim Muhammad Syafiq (centre) his wife Jamilah Ahmad and activist Nadzim Johan during a press conference.
Scam victim Muhammad Syafiq (centre) his wife Jamilah Ahmad and activist Nadzim Johan during a press conference.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 4, 2025

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (right) shared sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen using the Signal app.
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (right) shared sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen using the Signal app.

Thailand seizes $388m in assets linked to cyberscam networks

A branch of the Prince Bank in Phnom Penh on Oct 15, 2025. US authorities on Oct 14 unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labour camps in Cambodia.
A branch of the Prince Bank in Phnom Penh on Oct 15, 2025. US authorities on Oct 14 unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labour camps in Cambodia.

S’pore Customs warns of scam variants involving parcels and gold bars

Two new parcel scam variants have recently emerged, with fraudsters posing as Singapore Customs officers to trick victims.
Two new parcel scam variants have recently emerged, with fraudsters posing as Singapore Customs officers to trick victims.

Selfie-based age checks boom as governments push for online controls

AI technology promises speed and accuracy in implementing laws like Australia's social media ban for under-16s.
AI technology promises speed and accuracy in implementing laws like Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

Scam centres in Myanmar were blown up. Is it all for show?

An aerial photo of KK Park taken in September 2025. While the Myanmar junta says it has cracked down on it, only 13 per cent of the total area has been demolished.
An aerial photo of KK Park taken in September 2025. While the Myanmar junta says it has cracked down on it, only 13 per cent of the total area has been demolished.

Singaporean man linked to international scam syndicate caught hiding in Myanmar

He is believed to have been part of an online scam and gambling syndicate operating out of Shwe Kokko, a town in the south-east of Myanmar.
He is believed to have been part of an online scam and gambling syndicate operating out of Shwe Kokko, a town in the south-east of Myanmar.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.