The accused are said to have sold or rented their bank accounts to criminal syndicates for as much as $3,000. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
5 Top Fintech Trends Set to Define Singapore in 2024
These 5 fintech trends in Singapore underscore the nation's commitment to establishing a more efficient and inclusive financial ecosystem.
Man in S’pore allegedly collected scam monies for woman he met on dating platform, helped convert it to crypto
A man who allegedly collected money from scam victims before moving the funds to cryptocurrency wallets overseas was charged on Jan 11.
Singapore considering to recruit auxiliary police officers from India, China, Philippines, Myanmar
Singapore has also witnessed a decline in the number of auxiliary police officers (APOs) from Taiwan in the recent few years ...
Singapore’s ban on e-cigarettes: Loss of tax revenue from tobacco not a factor, says DPM Lawrence Wong
The potential loss in revenue from tobacco tax was not a factor in the decision to ban e-cigarette use in Singapore. What was the reason?
Common scams in Singapore and how to avoid falling for them
The increase in scams in Singapore suggests that new tactics may be emerging. So even as we enjoy the convenience and connectivity that technology and digitalisation place at our fingertips, it's ...
Singapore’s ‘Money Lock’ Safeguards S$3.2 Billion Across 38,000 Bank Accounts
Singapore's Money Lock feature has been activated on approximately 38,000 account holders since its introduction by Singaporean banks in November ...
Man allegedly collected scam monies for woman he met on dating platform, helped convert it to crypto
If convicted of possessing benefits from criminal conduct, he may be jailed for up to 10 years, or fined up to $500,000, or both. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Malaysia Forge Closer Ties With New Economic Zone
Malaysia and Singapore agreed to jointly develop a special economic zone, in a move that will boost commerce between the neighbors that each count the other as the No. 2 trading partner. Most Read ...
SEC authorises Bitcoin-spot ETFs in crypto’s breakthrough
The SEC authorises ETFs to launch after a decade of denials, but Gensler says agency does not "approve or endorse" Bitcoin.
Malaysia, Singapore sign MoU on Johor-Singapore special economic zone
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong witnessed the signing of the MoU by economy minister Rafizi Ramli and Singapore's trade and industry minister Gan Kim Yong.
Singapore recommends safety standards for apps that carry out high-risk monetary transactions
SINGAPORE: Safety recommendations for apps that carry out high-risk monetary transactions to guard against scams were announced on Wednesday (Jan 10) by the Ministry of Communications and Information ...
Malaysia, Singapore agree to jointly develop special economic zone
Malaysia and Singapore on Thursday agreed to jointly develop a special economic zone (SEZ) in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, the two countries said in a joint statement. The two neighbours ...
Over 670 Singapore Remittances to China Frozen, MAS to Aid Those Affected
The Singapore Police Force received over 670 reports concerning funds remitted to China that were subsequently frozen.
Singapore MPs raise concerns over temporary relaxation of occupancy cap for larger HDBs, private properties
Members of Parliament (MP) from both sides of the house raised questions in Parliament about the government's move to temporarily relax the occupancy cap for larger Housing and Development Board (HDB) ... ( read original story ...)
Potential loss in tobacco tax revenue not a factor in e-cigarette ban: Lawrence Wong
Singapore's decision to ban vaping in 2018 was based on public health considerations, said the Deputy Prime Minister.