More than 300 suspected scammers were rounded up in a two-week police operation last month, with victims estimated to have lost over $9 million. The police said on Friday that 201 men and 124 women - aged between 16 and 86 - are helping with investigations for the alleged...
More than 300 suspected scammers were rounded up in a two-week police operation last month, with victims estimated to have lost over $9 million.
The police said on Friday that 201 men and 124 women - aged between 16 and 86 - are helping with investigations for the alleged offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence. They are believed to be involved in more than 695 cases, comprising mainly business e-mail compromise, e-commerce, impersonation, Internet love, investment and phishing scams.
The operation between Aug 19 and Sept 1 was conducted by the Commercial Affairs Department and seven police land divisions.Those found guilty of money laundering can be jailed for up to 10 years, fined up to $500,000, or both, on each charge.
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