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4 Malaysians to be charged for suspected involvement in government impersonation scam

The police said it is observing an increasing trend of Malaysians travelling to Singapore to assist scam syndicates.
The police said it is observing an increasing trend of Malaysians travelling to Singapore to assist scam syndicates.

Rare supercars linked to Prince Group seized in Taiwan set for February auction

A Ferrari Monza SP2 seized by Taipei authorities set to be put up for auction.
A Ferrari Monza SP2 seized by Taipei authorities set to be put up for auction.

Over 400 Indonesians ‘released’ by Cambodian scam networks: Ambassador

People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.
People gather in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Jan 19.

Stay vigilant against e-commerce scams involving K-pop merchandise: Police

Scammers would convince victims to make an initial deposit through channels like PayNow or bank transfers.
Scammers would convince victims to make an initial deposit through channels like PayNow or bank transfers.

Thai ruling party vows to resolve Cambodia row as election nears

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.

Police probe 210 people for involvement in scams with over $4.2 million in losses

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Generic photograph of anti-scam advertisement at Chinatown MRT station on Oct 21, 2025.

Can be used for stories on cybersecurity, cybercrime, password, anti-scam, scam, scamshield, SMS, Whatsapp, Singapore Police Force, police, crime, and court.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Generic photograph of anti-scam advertisement at Chinatown MRT station on Oct 21, 2025.

Can be used for stories on cybersecurity, cybercrime, password, anti-scam, scam, scamshield, SMS, Whatsapp, Singapore Police Force, police, crime, and court.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after extradition of accused boss Chen Zhi to China

Workers load their luggage into waiting vehicles after walking out of a suspected scam centre compound in Sihanoukville on Jan 15.
Workers load their luggage into waiting vehicles after walking out of a suspected scam centre compound in Sihanoukville on Jan 15.

‘I saw even the mountains shake’: Fear lingers in Cambodian town after Thai strikes on alleged scam sites

Empty streets in O’Smach town in Oddar Meanchey province near Cambodia’s border with Thailand.
Empty streets in O’Smach town in Oddar Meanchey province near Cambodia’s border with Thailand.

A new video game by Chinese developer traps players in an online scam centre

Blood Money: Lethal Eden is a new video game by a Chinese developer that puts players in the shoes of people forced to work as online scammers.
Blood Money: Lethal Eden is a new video game by a Chinese developer that puts players in the shoes of people forced to work as online scammers.

CASE warns against buying BTS concert tickets from unofficial sources after Carousell listing seen

CASE’s president Melvin Yong said it is aware of a listing on Carousell “advertising ‘BTS 2026 World Tour Singapore’ tickets at $88, although ticket sales have not yet begun”.
CASE’s president Melvin Yong said it is aware of a listing on Carousell “advertising ‘BTS 2026 World Tour Singapore’ tickets at $88, although ticket sales have not yet begun”.

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