7 arrests, $53M+ recovery in global operation led by Singapore Police Force, Timor-Leste authorities, and Interpol, involving the largest business email compromise scam.

7 individuals arrested, $53M+ recovered in global effort led by Singapore Police Force, Timor-Leste authorities, and Interpol in largest case of business email compromise scam. The operation began after an employee of a Singapore-based commodity firm mistakenly transferred $42.3M to a fraudulent bank account in Timor-Leste after receiving a manipulated email. The Anti-Scam Centre was alerted on July 24, and $39M was frozen in a Timor-Leste bank account. Seven suspects were arrested in Timor-Leste, and more than $2M recovered. The stolen funds are expected to be returned to the victim in Singapore.

August 03, 2024
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