Singapore Blocks 95 Social Media Accounts Linked to Exiled Chinese Billionaire

The move marks the first use of Singapore's Foreign Interference Act to counter disinformation networks targeting its leadership transition.

The accounts were connected to Guo Wengui, a critic of China's Communist Party, who was recently convicted in the US for fraud.
Analysts suggest Singapore is collateral damage in Guo's broader campaign against the Chinese government.
The blocked accounts spread disinformation alleging foreign influence in Singapore's political leadership.
Experts warn that foreign actors may exploit Singapore’s strategic position and ethnic composition for influence operations.
Singapore emphasizes the importance of public awareness and media literacy to counter such disinformation threats.