Singapore Police Investigate 270 Scammers and Money Mules in Islandwide Enforcement Operation
The Singapore Police Force is investigating 270 people for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules following a two-week islandwide enforcement operation conducted between 30 July and 12 August 2026.
Officers from the Police Cyber Command and all seven Police Land Divisions took part in the operation. According to SPF, the 270 individuals comprise 185 men and 85 women aged between 15 and 80.
More than 660 scam cases linked to suspects
The individuals are believed to be involved in more than 660 scam cases. The cases mainly involve e-commerce scams, phishing scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and lucky draw scams.
Victims in the cases reportedly lost around S$5.4 million in total. The scale of the operation highlights the role that money mules and other facilitators continue to play in moving and receiving scam proceeds across Singapore’s financial system.
Money-mule activity can involve allowing bank accounts, payment facilities or other financial credentials to be used by third parties to receive or transfer criminal proceeds. In scam investigations, authorities may therefore examine not only the individuals who directly communicate with victims, but also those suspected of providing accounts or other facilities used to move the proceeds.
Investigations are ongoing
SPF has described the 270 people as assisting with investigations for suspected involvement in scams. They have not been convicted simply by being named as subjects of investigation, and the precise offences applicable to each person will depend on the evidence and circumstances of the individual case.
The operation illustrates the continuing enforcement focus on both scam perpetrators and the broader mule-account networks that support fraud. For banks, payment providers and compliance teams, the case also reinforces the importance of identifying unusual account activity, rapid movement of funds and behavioural patterns associated with accounts being controlled or used on behalf of third parties.
