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SEVEN Malaysians are among 34 people wanted by Singapore police for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated scam syndicate that operated from Cambodia and defrauded victims of at least S$41 million.
The syndicate targets Singapore victims in government official impersonation scams, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a media release.
It is believed to be responsible for at least 438 cases involving losses of at least S$41 million (US$31.7 million).
The Malaysian suspects - Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee, Bernard Goh Yie Shen and Yip Chee Hoe, allegedly worked alongside 27 Singaporeans in the impersonation scam.
The 34 suspects, who are currently outside Singapore, are thought to be connected to 15 individuals charges last month for links to the syndicate.
“The SPF will spare no effort to pursue criminals who base their operations locally or overseas and target Singapore,” the police said in a statement as reported by The Straits Times.
“We will work closely with foreign law enforcement agencies to bring them to justice.”
The suspects were identified after SPF conducted a joint operation with the Cambodian National Police on Sep 9, against a group believed to be operating from a scam compound in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Following the enforcement operation in Cambodia, 15 suspects – 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians and one Philippine national – were arrested in Singapore.
They were charged on Sep 11 and Sep 12 for being members of a locally linked organised criminal group.
The 27 Singaporeans are Ng Wei Liang, Andrew Tay Jing An, Finan Siow, Francis Tan Thuan Heng, Jonathan Pek Ser Siang, Lam Yong Yan, Leon Chia Tee Song, Lim Ee Siong, Wong Yao Zong, Clarence Ng Jun Rong, Dilwin Tay Meng Wei, Dinesh, Kiang Wayne, Lam An Tuyen Daniel, Lim Jing En Kyan, Neo Zhi Bin, Ngiam Siow Jui, Phua Sheng Kai Audric, Poh Yang Ting, Sim Zong Yuan, Tan Darren, Tan Kai Siang, Tan Li Sen, Wayne Soh You Chen, Xavier Kho Yong Jun, Lee Jian Hao Jayen and Sie Eng Fa Brian.
The SPF is coordinating with Interpol to issue Red Notices for the suspects, and investigations remain ongoing.
Authorities have urged anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts to contact the SPF hotline at 1800-255-0000 (or +65 6255 0000 for overseas callers) or submit details online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness, assuring that all information will be treated confidentially. - October 30, 2025
