A sweeping anti-money laundering investigation in Singapore, which has led to the seizure of over S$3 billion in assets, has revealed direct connections to an alleged large-scale cyber-scam operation based in Cambodia. The case highlights the transnational nature of organized cybercrime and has placed the activities of a specific Cambodian resort and its operators under intense scrutiny.
The probe gained international attention following coordinated raids across Singapore, resulting in the arrest of ten foreign nationals on charges including money laundering, forgery, and resisting arrest. The value of seized assets, including luxury properties, vehicles, cryptocurrency, and cash, makes this one of the largest anti-money laundering operations in the world.
The Singaporean Connection and Arrests
Among the individuals apprehended in Singapore, at least two have been directly linked to the management of a Cambodian-based online gambling and scam compound. The accused, including individuals named Su Wenqiang and Su Haijin, are central figures in the ongoing investigation by the Singapore Police Force. Court documents and police reports have established their connection to the overseas operation, tying the illicit funds laundered in Singapore to criminal activities conducted from Cambodia.
Victory Paradise Resort and Casino Scrutinized
The alleged scam ring was reportedly operating out of the Victory Paradise Resort and Casino in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Investigations and reports have identified this compound as a hub for various forms of cyber fraud. The operations based at this location are believed to be the source of a significant portion of the illicit proceeds that were subsequently laundered through Singapore’s financial system by the arrested individuals. The link between the Singapore suspects and the Cambodian resort is a key focus of the cross-border investigation.
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