18 arrested and 25 under investigation for money mule activities, $47k scam proceeds seized
A total of 14 men and four women, aged between 16 and 37, were arrested following an island-wide operation to clamp down on suspected money mule activities between Feb 11 and Feb 14.
Twenty-five other individuals are also being investigated for their suspected involvement in money mule activities.
Over $47,000 in suspected scam proceeds was seized during the operation by the Commercial Affairs Department.
"The persons are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, unauthorised access to computer material, and/or money laundering," the police added.
Those found guilty of cheating can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined, while those found guilty of having unauthorised access to computer material face jail time of up to two years and/or a $5,000 fine.
Money laundering carries a jail term of up to 10 years and/or a fine of $500,000.
The police said they take a serious stance against anyone who may be involved in scams and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
They reminded: "To avoid being an accomplice to crimes, members of the public should always reject requests by others to use your bank account or mobile lines as you will be held accountable for their misuse."
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamshield.gov.sg or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
Anyone with information on such scams may call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
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