Job scam syndicate: 5 nabbed in Malaysia now for targeting Singaporeans

Singaporean and Malaysian authorities collaborated in Kuala Lumpur to dismantle a transnational scam syndicate, which targeted Singaporeans in job scams. With over 3,000 victims and losses exceeding S$45.7 million, the operation led to the arrest of three men and two women, aged 23 to 28, for suspected involvement in laundering scam proceeds.

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The syndicate, linked to 40 Singaporean police reports totaling losses of over S$820,000, was detected after extensive investigative efforts. SPF’s Commercial Affairs Department highlighted job scams as a top concern, vowing to continue joint efforts to combat transnational crime syndicates and ensure justice for victims.