yperic
Greater Supremacy Member
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2003
- Messages
- 83,140
- Reaction score
- 30,870
27 Singaporeans, 7 Malaysians wanted for being part of scam syndicate operating in Cambodia
Police say the syndicate, which carries out government official impersonation scams, is believed to be responsible for losses of at least S$41 million.
A scam alert on a phone. (Photo: iStock)
SINGAPORE: A total of 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians are wanted by the police for being part of a scam syndicate operating out of Cambodia.
The syndicate targets Singapore victims in government official impersonation scams, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a media release on Wednesday (Oct 29).
It is believed to be responsible for at least 438 cases involving losses of at least S$41 million (US$31.7 million), the police added.
These 34 suspects are currently out of Singapore.
SPF said it is working with its international counterparts, as well as Interpol, to locate and arrest them.
The suspects were identified after SPF conducted a joint operation with the Cambodian National Police on Sep 9, against a group believed to be operating from a scam compound in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Following the enforcement operation in Cambodia, 15 suspects - 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians and one Philippine national - were arrested in Singapore.
They were charged on Sep 11 and Sep 12 for being members of a locally linked organised criminal group.
“Through further investigations and evidence gathered in Cambodia, SPF has identified an additional 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians who are allegedly members of the organised criminal group and believed to have operated out of the same scam compound in Phnom Penh, Cambodia,” said the police.
The 27 Singaporeans are: Ng Wei Liang, Andrew Tay Jing An, Finan Siow, Francis Tan Thuan Heng, Jonathan Pek Ser Siang, Lam Yong Yan, Leon Chia Tee Song, Lim Ee Siong, Wong Yao Zong, Clarence Ng Jun Rong, Dilwin Tay Meng Wei, Dinesh, Kiang Wayne, Lam An Tuyen Daniel, Lim Jing En Kyan, Neo Zhi Bin, Ngiam Siow Jui, Phua Sheng Kai Audric, Poh Yang Ting, Sim Zong Yuan, Tan Darren, Tan Kai Siang, Tan Li Sen, Wayne Soh You Chen, Xavier Kho Yong Jun, Lee Jian Hao Jayen and Sie Eng Fa Brian.
The seven Malaysians are: Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee, Bernard Goh Yie Shen and Yip Chee Hoe.
"The SPF will spare no effort to pursue criminals who base their operations locally or overseas and target Singapore," the police said.
Those with information on their whereabouts may call the SPF hotline at 1800-255-0000 or +65 6255 0000 for overseas callers. They can also submit information online.
All information received will be kept strictly confidential, said the police.
(Images: Singapore Police Force)
Source: CNA/zl(gs)
27 Singaporeans, 7 Malaysians wanted for suspected links to Cambodia scam ring
The Singapore Police Force is working with Interpol to issue Red Notices against the suspects. PHOTO: ST FULE
SINGAPORE - Warrants of arrest have been obtained against 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysian suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
The 34 suspects are currently out of Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Oct 29.
These suspects are believed to be linked to 15 people charged in September over links to the scam syndicate.
The police had conducted a joint enforcement operation with the Cambodian police on Sept 9 against an organised criminal group involved in government officials impersonation scam targeting Singapore victims.
Following the initial enforcement operation in Cambodia, 15 suspects were nabbed. They include 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians and one Filipino national.
They were arrested in Singapore and charged on Sept 11 and 12 for being members of a locally linked organised criminal group.
After further investigation, police identified another 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians as members of the organised criminal group.
The SPF is also working with Interpol to issue Red Notices against these suspects.
(Clockwise from top left) Malaysian citizens Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee, Bernard Goh Yie Shen and Yip Chee Hoe. PHOTOS: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
Last edited:
