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Singapore Police Force

Organization Law Enforcement

Singapore's national police force, responsible for law enforcement and public safety, combating scams and fraud.

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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is the primary law enforcement agency in Singapore, responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring public safety. Recent news highlights the SPF's ongoing efforts to combat increasingly sophisticated scam operations targeting Singaporean residents. These scams range from automated call blasts originating from overseas, as evidenced by the case involving a Malaysian electrician, to cross-border schemes involving physical handovers of cash and gold facilitated by 'mules.' Furthermore, the SPF is actively investigating and dismantling large-scale transnational scam syndicates, as demonstrated by the seizure of assets worth US$390 million linked to the Prince Group and the arrest of individuals involved in money laundering and fraud. These actions underscore the SPF's commitment to protecting citizens from financial crimes and maintaining Singapore's reputation as a safe and secure nation.
Last updated: April 3, 2026