Over 180 Bank Accounts Frozen, S$486,000 Seized in Islandwide Scam Crackdown in Singapore

Alleged scam leader’s Singapore aide seeks access to seized cash

SINGAPORE — The Singapore family office of alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi and three companies linked to him are seeking access to funds that were frozen by the city-state’s authorities last month.

Nearly 150 people in Singapore being investigated, S$486,000 seized in anti-scam operation

SINGAPORE: More than 180 local bank accounts implicated in scams were identified and frozen during a three-week islandwide enforcement operation conducted between end-September and October, the police said on Wednesday (Nov 12)

Over 180 Bank Accounts Frozen, S$486,000 Seized in Islandwide Scam Crackdown in Singapore

Those convicted of facilitating unauthorised access to computer material may face up to two years' jail, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both for a first offence.

Nearly 150 people being investigated, $486k seized in anti-scam operation

More than 180 local bank accounts implicated in scams were identified and frozen. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Over $486k seized, 180 accounts frozen in joint operation between police and banks

Over $486,000 was seized and 147 individuals are under investigation following a three-week islandwide enforcement operation by the police and local banks, during which over 180 bank accounts were also frozen. The operation took place between Sept 29 and Oct 24, and was carried out by officers from the Anti-Scam Command (ASCom) and across seven police land divisions, said the...