The police acted on information from DBS, seizing S$680,000 and arresting five individuals including a 16-year-old.
November 16, 2023Singapore’s Attorney General’s Chambers has established a Technology Crime Task Force and Virtual Currency Task Force.
October 19, 2023The police are working with Meta to terminate WhatsApp lines believed to be used in scams and remove suspicious ads on Facebook and Instagram.
October 11, 2023Singapore police say the assets involved in the case now involve S$2.4bn, which is more than twice the amount initially reported in August.
September 22, 2023Thong Chee Kun and Gazalle Mok from Rajah & Tann Singapore tell Regulation Asia that it is crucial for real estate developers and agents to conduct regular risk assessments and AML training to identify evolving money laundering risks and techniques.
September 19, 2023The security feature enables banks to block access to their mobile apps and alert the customer if malware is detected on their device.
September 19, 2023The suspects were involved in laundering proceeds from organised crime activities. MAS is scrutinising FIs where tainted funds were found.
August 17, 2023A former Maybank Kim Eng Securities remisier faces 52 charges for misappropriating SGD 13 million of client funds.
August 5, 2023The Singapore Police Force said 498 victims lost at least S$25.5mn through investment scams since June.
July 20, 2023The trader would sell the securities to his relatives before buying them back at higher prices using his employer's accounts.
April 27, 2023