Scam mules to be barred from registering mobile lines; restricted from banking, Singpass services

[W1n7f1r3]

SINGAPORE – From October, those who have been warned, prosecuted, convicted or are under investigation for mule-related offences may be barred from registering new phone lines, and restricted from accessing banking and national authentication services.


https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...stricted-from-banking-authentication-services

 

[uselessbum]

Restricted from accessing even their own bank accounts and singpass? Then how those people going to live? I get the intention but that's practically asking them to live off the grid like a caveman since nearly everything requires digital, even salary is credited into account. I assume that they would at least still be allowed to withdraw cash with permission from the authorities.

Edit:

For context. My concern is whether the restriction means their own legit bank account totally cannot touch (means like frozen, cannot withdraw anything AT ALL, not even ATM or physically over the counter) or whether can still withdraw but with permission from the authorities each time they want to do so. It's not concern for scammers but concern for their children or dependents who rely on the account (which contains the person's legit life savings) for their daily needs. If they are still able to withdraw by getting permission, I have no issue with it. I agree with restrictions, only question is to what extent.

 

[Pyromaster]

Why not also add on public caning?

 

[shodan99]

wow, to implement such draconian measures would only indicate that scams must be really prevalent here.

 

[AndroidComa]

that's the kind of total control that all govt love
and that's why LHY was so blessed to push out singpass
absolute control
ur social scores too low, u can't even apply for a sim card

 

[AndroidComa]

wow, to implement such draconian measures would only indicate that scams must be really prevalent here.

believe it has something to do with our world class education system
world class but never teach how to detect scams

 

[North Tree]

Restricted from accessing even their own bank accounts and singpass? Then how those people going to live? I get the intention but that's practically asking them to live off the grid like a caveman since nearly everything requires digital, even salary is credited into account. I assume that they would at least still be allowed to withdraw cash with permission from the authorities.

Why u so soft hearted to scammers? They deserve nothing but the very best from our legal system.

 

[Holytyphoon]

Restricted from accessing even their own bank accounts and singpass? Then how those people going to live? I get the intention but that's practically asking them to live off the grid like a caveman since nearly everything requires digital, even salary is credited into account. I assume that they would at least still be allowed to withdraw cash with permission from the authorities.

But... ppl who got scammed their life savings managed to live thru that too..

 

[standarture]

Always never catch the masterminds. Will always happen again. Catching mules is useless because it is human nature to be tempted and make poor decisions.

 

[Nevereatrice]

Restricted from accessing even their own bank accounts and singpass? Then how those people going to live? I get the intention but that's practically asking them to live off the grid like a caveman since nearly everything requires digital, even salary is credited into account. I assume that they would at least still be allowed to withdraw cash with permission from the authorities.

good. cut these ppl from internet whole life cannot use. this will be like death sentence to them

 

[treeskull]

Good good. 誅九族 more better

 

[uselessbum]

Why u so soft hearted to scammers? They deserve nothing but the very best from our legal system.

It's not about being soft. Rather, it's whether it's practical. Like I said, if they are still able to withdraw at least some money with permission from the authorities, then I don't see any issue with it.

Want to be tough, should jail them minimum 2 years instead.

 

[whatheheck]

suggested this long ago. need to temp hammer them for few years at least to make them learn their lesson

 

[BlackWing1977]

SINGAPORE – From October, those who have been warned, prosecuted, convicted or are under investigation for mule-related offences may be barred from registering new phone lines, and restricted from accessing banking and national authentication services.


https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...stricted-from-banking-authentication-services

restricted from accessing banking and national authentication services.

生不如死。跟废人没两样。

 

[audiovideo]

can use cash and show face for authorisation, life ghost on

 

[lifeisinforashock]

Unwise to link everything to singpass, incl CMB.

 

[ribena.bing]

good move

also ban them from jobs in public service. if they are still studying, mark them down or bar them from exams for a few years

im sure parents will help to police the young idiots

 

[XiaoChilli]

Good la 10 chars

 

[bombshell]

Just cane until backside open flower

 

[AlmightyOnes]

Ya good, if u have strict law, even if u somehow have a few who can't think, but is enough to warn n scare the rest of potential scam mule. It's smart also, cause phone line, u mian qiang still can find someone to make.. but banking n other access is going to make them think twice.