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Malaysian Linked to Phnom Penh Scam Syndicate Charged in Singapore

Police say the group is tied to 438 government‑official impersonation cases causing about S$41 million in losses.

Overview

  • Goh Eugene, 24, was arrested on Dec 28 at Woodlands Checkpoint and charged on Dec 30 with facilitating cheating in furtherance of a locally linked organised criminal group.
  • According to his charge sheet, he allegedly acted as a scam caller from a Phnom Penh call centre around Sep 9 and has been remanded, with the case due back in court on Jan 6.
  • The syndicate operated from a Phnom Penh compound that was disrupted in a joint SingaporeCambodia police operation on Sep 9.
  • If convicted, Goh faces up to five years’ jail, a fine of up to S$100,000, or both.
  • Authorities have seized assets and issued prohibition-of-disposal orders as about 30 suspects — 24 Singaporeans and six Malaysians — remain at large, with earlier deportations in November leading to charges.