SINGAPORE, Oct 30 — Warrants of arrest have been issued against 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians believed to be involved in a scam ring operating out of Cambodia, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed yesterday.

The 34 suspects, who are currently outside Singapore, are thought to be connected to 15 individuals charged 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, cited by The Straits Times. 

“We will work closely with foreign law enforcement agencies to bring them to justice.”

The syndicate was initially targeted in a joint enforcement operation with Cambodian police on September 9. 

The group, allegedly operating from a scam compound in Phnom Penh, was involved in impersonating government officials to defraud Singapore victims. 

Investigators believe the scam has resulted in 438 cases with losses of at least S$41 million (RM132.7 million).

Following the September operation, 15 suspects — including 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians, and one Filipino — were arrested in Singapore and charged on September 11 and 12 for membership in a locally linked organised criminal group.

Subsequent investigations, aided by evidence from Cambodia, identified an additional 34 suspects. 

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 seven Malaysians are Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee, Bernard Goh Yie Shen, and Yip Chee Hoe.

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.