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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has released photos of 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians wanted for their involvement in a massive scam syndicate based in Cambodia
In a statement yesterday, 29 October, SPF said the 34 suspects are believed to be overseas, and that it is working with international agencies to track them down.
The group is reportedly linked to 15 individuals who were charged in September for their roles in a government official impersonation scam that targeted Singaporeans.
A joint operation between SPF and Cambodian police on 9 September uncovered the syndicate's operations, which were believed to be run from of a compound in Phnom Penh. The network is suspected to be behind 438 scam cases with losses of at least SGD41 million (approximately RM133 million).
The 15 suspects — 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians, and one Filipino — were arrested during the operation and charged in Singapore shortly after.
Investigators later identified another 34 individuals connected to the same syndicate, including those now wanted by police, according to The Straits Times.
SPF said it is working with Interpol to issue Red Notices for their arrest, adding that investigations are still ongoing
"The SPF will spare no effort to pursue criminals who base their operations locally or overseas and target Singapore. We will work closely with foreign law enforcement agencies to bring them to justice," the force said.
Anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts can contact the SPF at 1800-255-0000 (or +65 6255 0000 from overseas), or submit details online.
All information will be kept strictly confidential, the SPF said.
Here are photos and names of the 34 individuals released by the SPF:
Singaporeans (first row, from left) Ng Wei Liang, Andrew Tay Jing An, Finan Siow; (second row, from left) Francis Tan Thuan Heng, Jonathan Pek Ser Siang, Lam Yong Yan; (third row, from left) Leon Chia Tee Song, Lim Ee Siong and Wong Yao Zong are among those suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
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Singaporeans (first row, from left) Clarence Ng Jun Rong, Dilwin Tay Meng Wei, Dinesh; (second row, from left) Kiang Wayne, Lam An Tuyen Daniel, Lim Jing En Kyan; (third row, from left) Neo Zhi Bin, Ngiam Siow Jui and Phua Sheng Kai Audric are among those suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
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Singaporeans (first row, from left) Poh Yang Ting, Sim Zong Yuan, Tan Darren; (second row, from left) Tan Kai Siang, Tan Li Sen, Wayne Soh You Chen; (third row, from left) Xavier Kho Yong Jun, Lee Jian Hao, Jayen and Sie Eng Fa, Brian are among those suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
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Malaysians (clockwise from top left) Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee, Bernard Goh Yie Shen and Yip Chee Hoe are among those suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
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