309 linked to scams involving $10m in Om losses under investigation

A total of 309 suspects linked to more than 1,300 cases of scams involving losses of over $10 million are being investigated by the police.

The 215 men and 94 women, aged between 15 and 78, are under probe for their alleged involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, the police said in a statement on July 6.

The suspects were hauled up during a two-week operation between June 21 and July 4 by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions.

They were believed to be involved in internet love, e-commerce, friend impersonation, investment and job scams.