Malaysia and Singapore police cripple internet love scam syndicates
Twenty-seven suspects have been arrested in various states in Malaysia for allegedly being involved in internet love scams during a joint operation conducted by Malaysian and Singapore police.
Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a media release on Monday (13 February) that the operation took place between 6 and 8 February and involved the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), Royal Malaysia Police and the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and SPF.
Among the suspects are 13 Nigerian nationals who were allegedly involved in 108 cases of internet love scams reported by victims in both Singapore and Malaysia, with total losses of about RM21.6 million (S$6.9 million). Mobile phones, computers and ATM cards were seized from the suspects.
Six female suspects in Singapore were being investigated for transferring criminal proceeds to Malaysia-based suspects.
The operation is the first joint investigation between the two police forces against criminals suspected of involvement in internet love scam syndicates.
