SINGAPORE – A total of 268 suspected scammers and money mules are being investigated for ruses resulting in more than $4.66 million in losses, following a two-week operation by the police and the Commercial Affairs Department.

In a statement on Dec 4, the police said the group comprises 177 men and 91 women aged between 15 and 78, and is allegedly involved in more than 800 scams.

These mainly included e-commerce scams, friend impersonation scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and rental scams.

The suspects are being investigated for cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence, following the operation between Nov 21 and Dec 4.