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AI-generated ad of celeb couple Fann Wong and Christopher Lee sparks complaint from agency

fanno6 - From left: Fann Wong with husband Christopher Lee

source: PHOTO: FANNAIAIWONG/INSTAGRAM
fanno6 - From left: Fann Wong with husband Christopher Lee

source: PHOTO: FANNAIAIWONG/INSTAGRAM

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She transferred almost $20,000 to fake cops

In 2025, Singapore residents lost $242.9 million to government officials impersonation scams.
In 2025, Singapore residents lost $242.9 million to government officials impersonation scams.

Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny

Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam crackdown at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Roun Ry
Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam crackdown at a hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Roun Ry

Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law

A Royal Thai Army officer looks at work booths inside an abandoned scam centre in O'Smach town on the Thai-Cambodian border.
A Royal Thai Army officer looks at work booths inside an abandoned scam centre in O'Smach town on the Thai-Cambodian border.

Cardiac arrest: Hougang police anti-scam video plays with netizens’ hearts and expectations

Assistant Superintendent of Police Benjamin Cheah has stolen the hearts of netizens in a viral anti-scam video.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Benjamin Cheah has stolen the hearts of netizens in a viral anti-scam video.

Nepal charges 32 people over fake helicopter rescue scam

The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.
The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.

Jail for man who installed devices used to broadcast scam calls linked to over $1.6m in losses

Tapping his 15-year experience as an electrician, Chong Wei Hao installed the devices in an apartment that he had rented, and they were later used in the ruse.
Tapping his 15-year experience as an electrician, Chong Wei Hao installed the devices in an apartment that he had rented, and they were later used in the ruse.

Accused money laundering leader extradited from Cambodia to China

Jail for man who worked with wife to deal with love scam proceeds totalling more than $1 million

Anthony Ng Zi Qin, 53, was sentenced to six years and four months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of dealing with the benefits of criminal conduct.
Anthony Ng Zi Qin, 53, was sentenced to six years and four months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of dealing with the benefits of criminal conduct.

Over 300 Vietnamese arrested after Cambodia scam bust: Police

The arrests of 343 people on internet fraud charges were made on March 27.
The arrests of 343 people on internet fraud charges were made on March 27.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.