17-Year-Old Among 13 Arrested in SIM Card Scam Crackdown

A 17-year-old was the youngest among 13 individuals arrested in a week-long police operation targeting illegal SIM card distribution. The crackdown, conducted between February 18 and 24, focused on individuals who registered and provided post-paid SIM cards to criminals in exchange for cash or gambling credits.

The suspects, 11 men and two women aged between 17 and 33, were allegedly involved in supplying SIM cards to syndicates that use them for illegal activities such as scams, unlicensed moneylending, and vice operations. Another five individuals, two men and three women aged between 20 and 30, are assisting with investigations.

Preliminary findings suggest that each suspect handed over between 10 and 30 SIM cards after being lured by offers of cash or gambling credits. These illegally obtained cards allow criminals to communicate without being easily traced, making it harder for authorities to track illicit operations.

Singapore recently tightened regulations on SIM card fraud, with new laws coming into effect on January 1, 2025. Those found guilty of fraudulently registering SIM cards for criminal use may face fines of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.

Authorities continue to crack down on such offenses and urge the public not to fall prey to offers promising easy money in exchange for SIM cards, as doing so could lead to severe legal consequences.

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