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Topic — Scam investigation

8 reports · Friday 9 October 2026 · Asia/Singapore

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At least S$185,000 has been lost to phishing scams involving hotel bookings since January.

8 reports · 9 Oct

Summary · from headlines3 points
  • A man allegedly linked to an investment scheme involving gamblers was charged; over $2.2m in losses were caused.
  • Police warned of travel-platform scams; 148 hotel-related scam cases were reported and $185,000 was lost since January.
  • Singapore will introduce tougher sentences for scam offenders, including youths.
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