323 people under probe for scams with victims reportedly losing over $10 million

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323 people under probe for scams with victims reportedly losing over $10 million
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A 15-year-old was among suspects hauled up in a two-week operation.

The police said on Aug 2 that the 216 men and 107 women are thought to have been involved in more than 1,100 scams where victims reportedly lost over $10 million.

The police said on Aug 2 that the 216 men and 107 women are thought to have been involved in more than 1,100 scams where victims reportedly lost over $10 million. The suspects were hauled up during a two-week operation conducted between July 19 and Aug 1 by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions.

The offence of carrying out unlicensed payment services carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine of up to $125,000, or both.

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