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Cambodian scam ring defrauded Singaporeans of millions

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A suspected scammer has revealed the tactics used by a criminal ring based in Cambodia that defrauded Singaporeans out of millions. The ring specialized in impersonating government officials to trick victims into transferring funds, with one operation alone resulting in over S$40 million in losses. Twelve individuals, including the suspect, were charged in a cross-border operation involving Singaporean and Cambodian police. AI

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Cambodian scam ring defrauded Singaporeans of millions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Suspected Filipino scammer reveals how Cambodian ring conned Singaporeans

    Details of how a Cambodia-based scam syndicate allegedly targeted victims in Singapore through a three-level scheme emerged in court on Wednesday, as a woman went on trial over her alleged participation in the operation. De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, 35, a Filipino, allegedly bel…

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