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New Paper
10-07-2025
- New Paper
Man charged over $80,000 money mule activities
A man is facing charges over his suspected role in money mule activities involving $80,000. On July 10, Wong Chun Hou, 27, was handed one charge each for possessing and attempting to possess property that represented benefits from criminal conduct. He allegedly committed the offences on July 8. According to court documents, Wong is accused of having $5,000 in his possession and attempting to possess $75,000. The money is allegedly benefits from criminal conduct. The police said they received a report on June 24 from a victim, who claimed she was deceived into handing over $90,000 in cash to unknown individuals over two occasions in an online cryptocurrency investment scam. The money was allegedly meant to top up her online investment account, which was later discovered to be fake. Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division arrested Wong while he was allegedly attempting to collect additional funds from the victim. He was also said to have collected $5,000 from another victim in a similar scam. Wong's case was adjourned for investigations to be completed. It will be heard again on Aug 7. The police said they take a serious stance against those involved in money mule activities. "To avoid being an accomplice in these crimes, members of the public should always reject seemingly attractive money-making opportunities promising fast and easy payouts... the use of their Singpass accounts (and) bank accounts, or allowing their personal bank accounts to be used to receive and transfer money for others." In 2024, scam victims in Singapore lost $1.1 billion, marking a record high amount of losses suffered in a single year. Almost 25 per cent of this involved cryptocurrency, a surge from the 6.8 per cent of total losses in 2023. A total of 51,501 scam cases were recorded in 2024, compared with 46,563 cases in the previous year.
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Straits Times
Man charged over suspected role in money mule activities involving $80,000
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division arrested Wong Chun Hou while he was allegedly attempting to collect additional funds from a victim. SINGAPORE – A man is facing charges over his suspected role in money mule activities involving $80,000. On July 10, Wong Chun Hou, 27, was handed one charge each for possessing and attempting to possess property that represented benefits from criminal conduct. He allegedly committed the offences on July 8 . According to court documents, Wong is accused of having $5,000 in his possession and attempting to possess $75,000 . The money is allegedly benefits from criminal conduct. The police said they received a report on June 24 from a victim, who claimed she was deceived into handing over $90,000 in cash to unknown individuals over two occasions in an online cryptocurrency investment scam. The money was allegedly meant to top up her online investment account, which was later discovered to be fake. Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division arrested Wong while he was allegedly attempting to collect additional funds from the victim. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World Trump's ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearing Asia Dr Mahathir at 100: Still haunted by the Malay Dilemma Singapore What's next for PSP following its post-GE leadership shake-up? Singapore 'Give a positive review': Hidden AI prompt found in academic paper by NUS researchers Singapore NDP 2025: Diamond formations, 'multi-axis' fly-past to headline parade's aerial display Business New Career Health SG initiative launched to support both S'pore workers and employers Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Singapore Apex court upholds SMC's conviction of doctor who gave patients unapproved hormones He was also said to have collected $5,000 from another victim in a similar scam . Wong's case was adjourned for investigations to be completed. It will be heard again on Aug 7 . The police said they take a serious stance against those involved in money mule activities. 'To avoid being an accomplice in these crimes, members of the public should always reject seemingly attractive money-making opportunities promising fast and easy payouts ... the use of their Singpass accounts (and) bank accounts, or allowing their personal bank accounts to be used to receive and transfer money for others.' In 2024, scam victims in Singapore lost $1.1 billion, marking a record high amount of losses suffered in a single year. Almost 25 per cent of this involved cryptocurrency, a surge from the 6.8 per cent of total losses in 2023. A total of 51,501 scam cases were recorded in 2024, compared with 46,563 cases in the previous year.
Malay Mail
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Thirteen youths under investigation for wheelchair vandalism at Sengkang and Boon Lay polling stations
SINGAPORE, May 2 — Thirteen youths, aged between 13 and 20, are under police investigation for their suspected involvement in damaging government property at designated polling stations during the recent election period. According to AsiaOne, the incidents, which occurred in separate locations, led to the destruction of multiple wheelchairs belonging to the Elections Department. Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities have vowed to take swift action. The first case reportedly took place on Monday, when a call for assistance was received around 10:55pm at Block 51A Sengkang West Avenue. Three wheelchairs were found damaged at an open space set up as a polling station. Investigations led officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division to identify five individuals who are believed to have used the wheelchairs for a race. One suspect is also accused of throwing a wheelchair into the air. AsiaOne reported that the second incident occurred yesterday, at a sheltered basketball court at Block 176B Boon Lay Drive, also designated as a polling station. Officers from Jurong Police Division identified eight individuals suspected of damaging a wheelchair. In a statement, police emphasised their commitment to taking firm action against those who damage public property, particularly 'during the sensitive election period'. In both cases, the suspects face allegations under the Vandalism Act. Under Section 3 of the Vandalism Act, offenders found guilty of vandalism could face a fine of up to S$2,000 (RM6,575), imprisonment for up to three years, and between three to eight strokes of caning.
