Twenty-four Singaporeans will be charged for helping scammers, causing $3.1M in losses, facing prison, fines, and caning under new laws.

Twenty-four people in Singapore, aged 16 to 51, will be charged between February 2 and 6 for allegedly acting as money mules in scams that caused over $3.1 million in losses. They are accused of facilitating fraud through bank account sharing, selling internet banking details, sharing Singpass information, and registering SIM cards for criminals. Charges include aiding fraud, unlawful access to computer systems, and money laundering. Under new laws, scam syndicate members face mandatory caning of six to 24 strokes, while money mules may receive up to 12 strokes. Convictions can lead to fines, up to 10 years in prison, or both, with additional penalties including loss of banking and mobile access.