SINGAPORE: A 24-year-old Malaysian man, Goh Eugene, was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint on Sunday, Dec. 28, for his alleged involvement in a Cambodia-based scam syndicate. The group, reportedly operating from Phnom Penh, targeted Singaporeans through government official impersonation scams, police said in a statement on Monday.
Arrest Details and Investigation
Goh was apprehended while entering Singapore. His identity was confirmed through ongoing investigations into the organised criminal network. Authorities revealed that the syndicate is linked to at least 438 scam cases, causing losses of around S$41 million (US$31.9 million).
The group was operating from a scam compound in Phnom Penh, which was disrupted in a joint operation by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Cambodian National Police on September 9. SPF also issued prohibition of disposal orders and seized assets tied to the syndicate as part of the continuing investigation.
Court Charges
Goh will be charged in court on Tuesday with facilitating the commission of a serious offence, in connection with a locally linked organized criminal group. If found guilty, he could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to S$100,000, or both.
Suspects Still at Large
Police confirmed that 30 suspects remain on the run, including 24 Singaporeans and six Malaysians.
Singaporeans: Ng Wei Liang, Andrew Tay Jing An, Finan Siow, Francis Tan Thuan Heng, Jonathan Pek Ser Siang, Lam Yong Yan, Leon Chia Tee Song, Lim Ee Siong, Wong Yao Zong, Clarence Ng Jun Rong, Dilwin Tay Meng Wei, Dinesh, Kiang Wayne, Lam An Tuyen Daniel, Lim Jing En Kyan, Neo Zhi Bin, Ngiam Siow Jui, Phua Sheng Kai Audric, Poh Yang Ting, Sim Zong Yuan, Tan Darren, Tan Kai Siang, Tan Li Sen, Xavier Kho Yong Jun.
Malaysians: Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee, Yip Chee Hoe.
How to Report Information
Authorities urged anyone with knowledge of the suspects’ whereabouts to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 (or +65 6255 0000 for international callers) or submit tips online. “All information received will be kept strictly confidential,” the police emphasized.
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