Seventh fugitive arrested over links to Cambodia-based scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans

The Straits Times · Ariel Quek · 2026-11-06 14:17 UTC

The syndicate is believed to be linked to at least 528 scam cases involving more than $53 million in losses. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – A Singaporean who was among 36 suspects wanted for being a member of a Cambodia-based scam syndicate has been arrested following his deportation from Vietnam.

Lam Yong Yan, 27, is the seventh person to be arrested over ties to the syndicate believed to be involved in government official impersonation scams targeting Singapore victims.

The syndicate is believed to be linked to at least 528 scam cases involving more than $53 million in losses.

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