SINGAPORE,December 29,2024 – A 24-year-old Malaysian man has been arrested in connection wiht a sprawling Cambodia-based scam operation that has defrauded victims out of at least $31.9 million. The arrest at Woodlands Checkpoint on Sunday underscores the growing international effort to dismantle these criminal networks.
Cambodia Scam Syndicate: Arrest Made, Dozens Still at Large
A Malaysian man was apprehended in Singapore, linked to a refined scam ring operating out of Phnom Penh.
- Goh Eugene, 24, is suspected of aiding a criminal group responsible for government official impersonation scams.
- The syndicate is believed to have caused losses of at least S$41 million (US$31.9 million) in 438 reported cases.
- A joint operation in september disrupted the group’s base in Phnom Penh, but 30 suspects remain at large.
- Police are seeking information on 24 Singaporeans and six Malaysians connected to the scam.
Goh Eugene is believed to be part of an organized criminal group based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, that allegedly perpetrated scams involving the impersonation of government officials. Singapore police announced the arrest on Monday, stating Goh was apprehended while attempting to enter Singapore.
Q: What is the scale of this scam operation?
A: At least S$41 million (US$31.9 million) has been lost in 438 reported cases.
The police are seeking information on the following Singaporean suspects:
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, and Xavier Kho Yong Jun.
The six Malaysian suspects are: Tang Soon Fai,Kang Liang Yee,Tang Soon Wah,hoe Ming Wei,pang Han Ee,and Yip Chee Hoe.
The police are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals to come forward. Individuals can contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or +65 6255 0000 for those calling from overseas. Information can also be submitted online via the I-Witness portal. “All information received will be kept strictly confidential,” police stated.