30 August 2010
Crime Alert: New variation of Lucky Draw Scam
The Singapore Police Force would like to warn the public against falling prey to a new variation of the lucky draw scam which surfaced in Singapore recently.
30 June 2010
Crime Prevention Advisory - Email Scams
The Police would like to remind the public to continue to be vigilant against email scams which may be perpetrated in various forms.
25 June 2010
16 To Be Charged For Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud
Ten men and six women, aged between 20 and 65 years, will be hauled to Court for making fraudulent motor vehicle injury claims against motor vehicle insurance companies.
2 June 2010
SPF Wins Prestigious VISA Recognition Award
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) was presented with the prestigious VISA Recognition Award at the yearly VISA International Security Summit held today in Hanoi , Vietnam.
31 May 2010
Joint Statement By The Commissioner Of Charities And The Singapore Police Force
The Office of the Commissioner of Charities (COC) and the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) have commenced investigations into some financial transactions involving several individuals and companies, related or connected to the City Harvest Church.
21 May 2010
49 Year-Old Man With Cash Of Over $80,000 Arrested For Failing To Give Accurate Report Of Cross Border Cash Movement
On 20 May 2010 between 8am and 12pm, officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted a joint operation at the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to enforce the reporting of cross border movements of physical currency or bearer negotiable instruments (CBNI).
23 March 2010
Crime Alert: New Variation Of Lucky Draw Phone Scam
Recently, there have been reported cases of a new variation of the "Lucky Draw Phone Scam" where scammers have been sending SMS notifications to members of the public via an overseas phone line, claiming that the recipients have won cash of £925,000 in a worldwide “Phone Top-Up Win Promotion” and that the money is ready to be sent to them.
30 June 2009
Travellers Reminded To Declare When Bringing SGD 30,000 Or More Into Or Out Of Singapore
On 25 June 2009 , Police and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted a joint operation at the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) to enforce the reporting of cross border movements of physical currency (CBNI).
20 June 2008
Foreigners Arrested For Theft Using Cloned Cards
Police arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of using cloned credit cards and ATM cards to make fraudulent withdrawals at local ATMs.
12 December 2007
Appeal For Information - Fraudulent Use Of Stolen Credit Card
The Police are currently investigating a case of Cheating using a stolen credit card. The offences were committed on 4 April 2007.
13 November 2007
Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) has commenced investigation into the affairs of Sunshine Empire Pte Ltd.
3 November 2007
One Singaporean Falls Prey to Lottery Scam Every Day
The number of people falling prey to lottery scam fraudsters remains a concern to Police. In the past month, on average, 1 Singaporean falls victim to it daily. So far this year, more than 210 victims have been cheated of over S$2 million.
New Measure To Combat Terrorism Financing And Money Laundering
From 1 November 2007 onwards, persons who move into or out of Singapore physical currency or bearer negotiable instruments (CBNI) the total value of which exceeds SGD 30,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency) will be required to give a report by filling up a form and submitting it to the authorities.
Lottery Scam Update - More Than S$1.5 Million Cheated
Police would like to advise the public to continue to be wary of "Lottery/Lucky Draw Scams". The scams involve a variety of schemes, all designed to dupe victims into parting with their money.
Lottery Scam Alert - A Crime Prevention Advisory
Police would like to advise the public to be wary of "Lottery Scams". The scams involve a variety of schemes, all designed to dupe victims into parting with their money.
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Three Senior Executives Charged By Police and CPIB
Police will be charging 69-year-old Seah Say Yoong, CEO of Seah Holdings Pte Ltd and 37-year-old Chua Li Hoon Matilda, Director of Global Net Relations Pte Ltd for creating a false and misleading appearance with respect to the price of Wizoffice shares through trades executed in Seah Holdings Pte Ltd and Global Net Relations Pte Ltd, under Section 97(1) of the Securities Industry Act (Cap 289).
Foreign Syndicate Busted For Using Cloned ATM Cards To Make Unauthorised Cash Withdrawals in Singapore
Police have arrested three men in an operation conducted on 20 Sep 2006 against a foreign syndicate for using cloned ATM cards to make unauthorised cash withdrawals at an ATM in Peace Centre through the close cooperation between the Police and the Singapore Card Security Group.
Four Foreigners Arrested After Cheating Local Businessman
Four male Africans aged between 28 to 31-years-old were arrested yesterday after they had allegedly cheated a local businessman.
Six Foreigners Arrested For Theft From ATM and Access with Intent To Commit An Offence under the Computer Misuse Act
Police have arrested six Sri Lankans, aged between 24 years and 30 years, on the afternoon of 15 May 2006 for a series of theft from ATMs and Access with Intent To Commit A Crime under the Computer Misuse Act.
17-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Using Counterfeit Notes
Police arrested a 17-year-old Singaporean woman early this morning (13 Mar 2006) at an apartment in Siglap for possessing and using counterfeit Singapore currency notes of $50 denomination.
Indonesian Trio Arrested for Carrying Out Fraudulent Retail Purchases Using Counterfeit Credit Cards
Three Indonesians were arrested yesterday evening at Funan The IT Shopping Mall for carrying out fraudulent retail purchases using counterfeit credit cards.
Man Arrested For Using Counterfeit Credit Cards
Police arrested a 21-year-old Chinese man yesterday evening at Sim Lim Square for carrying out fraudulent retail purchases using counterfeit credit cards.
Investigation into Ginsystem Inc
The Commercial Affairs Department is investigating Ginsystem Inc, its related companies and its officers for cheating offences.
Police Nabs Vehicle Hire Purchase Loan Scam Syndicate
Sometime in September 2004, CAD received information of a syndicate suspected to be involved in submitting fraudulent vehicle hire-purchase (HP) loan applications to a local bank.
Be Wary Of Credit Card Fraudsters
Police would like to alert members of the public to be wary of a scam where fraudsters, posing as staff of financial institutions, would steal credit card details of unsuspecting bank customers.
Two Men Arrested For Carrying Out Fradulent Retail Purchases Using Counterfeit Credit Cards
Two Indonesian men were arrested yesterday at the Harbourfront Centre for carrying out fraudulent retail purchases using counterfeit credit cards.
Crack Down On Motor Insurance Fraudsters
Earlier this year, Police received reports from a motor insurer alleging that some motor workshops in Singapore had submitted fraudulent insurance claims. Acting on the reports, the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) worked closely with the motor insurer and uncovered several suspected cases of inflated claims that were made against the motor insurer.
Credit Card Cheats Nabbed in Double Quick Time
Yesterday at about 8.10pm, Police arrested two Malaysian men suspected to be involved in several cases of credit card fraud where counterfeit credit cards were used to make fraudulent purchases at several shopping centres in Singapore.
Arrest of Four Foreigners for Credit Card Fraud
Police yesterday arrested four Indonesians suspected to be involved in several cases of credit card fraud.
Arrest of Male Chinese for Credit Card Fraud
Police yesterday arrested a male Chinese suspected to be involved in several cases of credit card fraud.