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Seventh man linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans charged

Lam Yong Yan, 27, was handed one charge for facilitating the commission of a serious offence for the illegal purpose of a locally linked syndicate.
Lam Yong Yan, 27, was handed one charge for facilitating the commission of a serious offence for the illegal purpose of a locally linked syndicate.

From military to ministries: Goh Pei Ming talks about shaping policy and making time for family

Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming said he feels the responsibility to do even more after his promotion in July.
Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming said he feels the responsibility to do even more after his promotion in July.

Cambodia revokes 18 Prince-linked casino licences as scam crackdown rolls on

Cambodian authorities also reported freezing more than US$300 million (S$385 million) in bank accounts.
Cambodian authorities also reported freezing more than US$300 million (S$385 million) in bank accounts.

Seventh fugitive arrested over links to Cambodia-based scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans

Lam Yong Yan, 27, will be charged on Nov 7.
Lam Yong Yan, 27, will be charged on Nov 7.

US slaps more sanctions on Cambodia’s alleged scam group affiliates

Under pressure from several countries including the United States, Britain and China, Cambodian authorities say they are cracking down on the industry.
Under pressure from several countries including the United States, Britain and China, Cambodian authorities say they are cracking down on the industry.

Fifth joint operation by police, crypto exchanges stops scam victims from losing over $17.4 million

Through advanced blockchain analysis using tools, the authorities identified victims across multiple types of scams.
Through advanced blockchain analysis using tools, the authorities identified victims across multiple types of scams.

Woman allegedly linked to transnational scam syndicate Prince Holding Group charged

Chen, who is a Singaporean, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5.
Chen, who is a Singaporean, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5.

CTC Travel warns of ‘all-inclusive’ tour package scam deals targeting seniors

CTC Travel said it had received reports of scam posts from individuals impersonating the travel agency, offering 20 “all-inclusive travel packages for seniors at discounted prices”.
CTC Travel said it had received reports of scam posts from individuals impersonating the travel agency, offering 20 “all-inclusive travel packages for seniors at discounted prices”.

Woman linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate Prince Holding Group to be charged

Singaporean Chen Xiuling, also known as Karen Chen, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5.
Singaporean Chen Xiuling, also known as Karen Chen, was arrested at Changi Airport on Nov 5.

Japan police to share scam account data nationwide to prevent damage

Japan’s National Police Agency has signed agreements on Nov 5 with such major banks as Sumitomo Mitsui Banking.
Japan’s National Police Agency has signed agreements on Nov 5 with such major banks as Sumitomo Mitsui Banking.

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