Singapore will start imposing caning on scam offenders Dec. 30, 2025, under new laws targeting rising fraud.

Starting December 30, 2025, Singapore will impose caning on individuals convicted of scam-related crimes under the new Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2025. Scam mules may receive up to 12 strokes, while scammers and syndicate members could face six to 24 strokes. The measure aims to combat rising scam cases and financial losses, with authorities urging public vigilance in protecting personal data, including Singpass, bank accounts, payment systems, and SIM cards.