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The Big Story: Singapore’s toughest move yet? Will caning deter scams here?

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From phishing texts to fake job offers, scams have quietly drained billions from Singapore over the years. Now, the response is anything but quiet.

A sweeping new law introduces caning for scammers and money mules, a dramatic escalation in the fight against digital crime.

But as Parliament turns up the heat, questions emerge: will harsher punishment truly deter scams or does this mark a new chapter in Singapore’s justice system?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation, to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Content provided by SPH Radio and MONEY FM 89.3. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by SPH Radio and MONEY FM 89.3 or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

From phishing texts to fake job offers, scams have quietly drained billions from Singapore over the years. Now, the response is anything but quiet.

A sweeping new law introduces caning for scammers and money mules, a dramatic escalation in the fight against digital crime.

But as Parliament turns up the heat, questions emerge: will harsher punishment truly deter scams or does this mark a new chapter in Singapore’s justice system?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation, to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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