One victim lost at least S$4.9 million (US$3.8 million) in what was purportedly funding assistance related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Singapore
One victim lost at least S$4.9 million (US$3.8 million) in what was purportedly funding assistance related to the Strait of Hormuz.
A screengrab of the AI-generated footage fabricating a Zoom video conference with senior government officials, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister Indranee Rajah. (Image: Singapore Police Force)
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SINGAPORE, May 15 — A victim has lost at least S$4.9 million (RM15.3 million) in a stunningly sophisticated scam that used…
Seven men and one woman arrested in connection with two phishing cases that allegedly targeted more than 130 victims based…
According to Singapore’s police, victims in some cases were asked to transfer money online for stamp duties.
Suspects include 82 men and 36 women linked to 120 online shopping scam cases, largely related to concert tickets.
Victim is among nearly 20 people who lost HK$10 million in online romance scams over past two weeks.
Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say.
