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AsiaOne
3 days ago
- AsiaOne
11 arrested in joint operation by Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia police against scam syndicate, Singapore News
A joint operation targeting a transnational scam syndicate saw the arrest of 11 individuals aged between 24 and 48 across Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The operation, which took place from April to June this year, involved the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) and Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), said SPF in a statement released on Tuesday (June 17). During the operation, officers from SPF's Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Criminal Investigation Department and Police Intelligence Department worked closely with their counterparts from HKPF and RMP to target multiple locations across the three jurisdictions. Investigations revealed that the syndicate had established a sophisticated criminal network spanning Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The syndicate utilised Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Global System for Mobile (GSM) gateway devices, allowing scam calls to be placed from computers and laptops to mobile phones. It was also discovered that the syndicate employed an advanced, cloud-based remote operating system. This enabled them to make fraudulent calls through local mobile phone networks despite being stationed elsewhere, leading victims in Singapore to believe they were receiving calls from within the country. Police seized 226 GSM gateway devices — 76 from Singapore — while conducting raids at various locations in the three jurisdictions. 141 of them were confiscated in Hong Kong. Among the 11 individuals who were arrested for their suspected involvement in the syndicate was a 29-year-old male suspect. He was arrested in Malaysia on June 3 before being handed over to Singapore and charged in court two days later for being a party to a criminal conspiracy to commit cheating offences. If convicted, he could face an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine. Commenting on the operation, CAD Director David Chew stressed that "a transnational threat requires a transnational response". "Scam syndicates build sophisticated transnational cloud network infrastructure to launch attacks on our citizenry," he said. "This successful operation demonstrates the strong partnership between SPF, HKPF and RMP to combat these transnational scam syndicates." "The coordinated efforts with our foreign counterparts have been instrumental in arresting the criminals maintaining this criminal infrastructure and dismantling it," he added. Chew also assured that the SPF will continue to work closely with its partners to detect, deter and disrupt such criminal activities and prosecute those behind them to the fullest extent of the law. Those who wish to learn more about scams can visit or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799, the police added. Anyone with information on such scams may call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit a report online at All information will be kept strictly confidential. [[nid:718792]]
Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
IGP Razarudin conferred Singapore's Distinguished Service Order
The Singapore Police Force said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. 13 Jun 2025 03:59pm The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. - Bernama file photo SINGAPORE - Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain was conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Wednesday. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. The SPF said that Razarudin had emphasised the importance of close operational coordination between the two police forces, which had contributed to the fight against transnational crime, drug trafficking and terrorism. - Bernama file photo "Under his leadership, the bilateral relationship between the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and the SPF was strengthened, underpinned by close cooperation in the areas of investigation, intelligence exchanges, as well as capability building and training,' the statement said. The SPF said that Razarudin had emphasised the importance of close operational coordination between the two police forces, which had contributed to the fight against transnational crime, drug trafficking and terrorism. Singapore's Acting Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, said the SPF deeply values its longstanding and steadfast partnership with the RMP. "This close cooperation has strengthened our response to evolving cross-border challenges. We will continue to work closely with the RMP to combat transnational crime, as well as enhance joint operational effectiveness,' Lian said in the statement. During his stay in Singapore, Razarudin also made courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Paper
13-06-2025
- New Paper
16 arrested for illegal horse betting activities in S'pore-Malaysia police joint operation
Sixteen people were arrested and another 41 are being investigated for illegal horse betting activities, following a joint operation by Singapore and Malaysian police on June 11. Those arrested were aged between 50 and 78, and suspected of being involved with a criminal syndicate that carried out illegal horse betting activities, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a statement on June 12. During the joint operation, officers from the SPF's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Special Operations Command conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across Singapore, which led to the arrest of 14 men and one woman. The officers seized cash, three bank accounts with a total value of about $200,000 that were believed to constitute criminal proceeds, as well as electronic devices such as mobile phones and gambling-related items. In Malaysia, a 53-year-old Singaporean man was arrested during a raid carried out by officers from the Royal Malaysia Police's (RMP) CID. The man will be charged in court on June 13 for offences under the Gambling Control Act. Investigations against the others arrested are ongoing. On June 11, officers from the SPF's CID and land divisions also conducted simultaneous checks at locations across Singapore including King George's Avenue, Jurong Street 24, Ang Mo Kio Street 22, New Upper Changi Road, Yung Sheng Road, Bukit Batok Street 31 and Marsiling Road. A total of 40 men and a woman, aged between 47 and 84, are being investigated for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities. They are believed to have had roles such as illegal bookmakers, runners and punters. The police also seized more than $17,000 in cash, mobile phones and horse betting items. Under the Gambling Control Act, any person found guilty of gambling with an unlawful gambling service provider can be fined up to $10,000, or jailed for up to six months, or both. Under the same Act, anyone found to be involved in conducting an unlawful betting operation as an operator can be fined up to $500,000 and jailed for up to seven years. The police take a serious view of all forms of illegal betting activities and work with counterparts such as the RMP to find criminal syndicates, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation and Intelligence) Zhang Weihan, who is the director of the CID as well. He also thanked Commissioner Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, director of the Criminal Investigation Department of RMP, and his officers for "their strong support and commitment in tackling transnational organised criminal groups". Mr Zhang said SPF will continue to work with its partners to detect and dismantle criminal syndicates wherever they choose to operate.
The Star
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia's IGP conferred Singapore's Distinguished Service Order
– Singapore Police Force/Facebook SINGAPORE: Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has been conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Wednesday (June 11). The Singapore Police Force (SPF), in a statement on Friday (June 13) said that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. "Under his leadership, the bilateral relationship between the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and the SPF was strengthened, underpinned by close cooperation in the areas of investigation, intelligence exchanges, as well as capability building and training," the statement said. The SPF said that Razarudin had emphasised the importance of close operational coordination between the two police forces, which had contributed to the fight against trans-national crime, drug trafficking and terrorism. Singapore's Acting Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, said the SPF deeply values its longstanding and steadfast partnership with the RMP. "This close cooperation has strengthened our response to evolving cross-border challenges. We will continue to work closely with the RMP to combat transnational crime, as well as enhance joint operational effectiveness," Lian said in the statement. During his stay in Singapore, Razarudin also made courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian. – Bernama
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia's IGP Conferred Singapore's Distinguished Service Order
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain was conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Wednesday. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. bootstrap slideshow 'Under his leadership, the bilateral relationship between the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and the SPF was strengthened, underpinned by close cooperation in the areas of investigation, intelligence exchanges, as well as capability building and training,' the statement said. The SPF said that Razarudin had emphasised the importance of close operational coordination between the two police forces, which had contributed to the fight against transnational crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Singapore's Acting Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, said the SPF deeply values its longstanding and steadfast partnership with the RMP. 'This close cooperation has strengthened our response to evolving cross-border challenges. We will continue to work closely with the RMP to combat transnational crime, as well as enhance joint operational effectiveness,' Lian said in the statement. During his stay in Singapore, Razarudin also made courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian. -- BERNAMA
