A total of 309 people are being investigated for their alleged roles in scams where victims lost more than $9 million. The 214 men and 95 women, aged between 16 and 75, are believed to be involved in more than 1,600 cases as scammers or money mules, the police said on April...
A total of 309 people are being investigated for their alleged roles in scams where victims lost more than $9 million.
The suspects are being investigated for cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence. The investigation comes after a two-week operation by the Commercial Affairs Department and seven police land divisions in April.
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