Scams

Police warn public against scams involving impersonation of Singapore’s top cop

Victims would receive an unsolicited e-mail from scammers pretending to be the Commissioner of Police.

2026 outlook: What’s next for crime – and the top stories of 2025

Vaping, scams and violent crimes dominated headlines in 2025. ST looks back at some of these stories.

Six arrested, 13 investigated over suspected money mule activities

Scam alert advisory poster seen at a bus stop along Clementi Avenue 4, 15 September 2023. Can be used for stories on scams, anti-scam, scammers, clear channel

Drug bust in Malaysia uncovers major scam call centre

More than 6 tonnes of drugs with an estimated street value of $330 million were seized in the raids in Selangor and KL.

That illegal vape you buy may fund human trafficking

The vape problem isn’t unique to Singapore, but part of a booming, illicit regional trade, says the writer.

2025 in review: CDL spat, Hyflux trial among corporate events that shook Singapore

All remaining charges withdrawn for second man linked to scam in which bank lost over $1.79m

Kok Chiew Leong was granted a discharge amounting to an acquittal over his seven remaining charges on Dec 16.

The online scam that hits travellers at their most distracted

2025 has seen a surge of travel scams, partly due to the explosion of AI tools, which are "supercharging fraud".

31 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scam syndicates safely repatriated

The operation is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the welfare of Malaysians abroad.

Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza

Former gangster Yoshiro Nishino (right) discussing management with residents of his group home for ex-offenders in Chiba Prefecture on Nov 7.

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