Singapore police arrest three men in transnational scam syndicate

Three men, aged 25, 27, and 36, have been arrested in connection with a transnational scam syndicate involving the use of stolen debit and credit card details to purchase electronics in Singapore.

The incident began on October 26, 2026, when a retail establishment along Rochor Canal Road reported suspicious activity. A 36-year-old man had initially purchased two graphics cards worth over S$2,700 using a mobile wallet. He returned an hour later attempting to buy additional IT components worth more than S$4,000, prompting staff to alert security.

Investigations revealed the suspect was receiving instructions via a mobile application. After the initial purchase, he allegedly handed the goods to accomplices in a rented vehicle. Using CCTV and police camera footage, authorities identified and arrested the two accomplices, aged 25 and 27, in the transit area of Changi Airport on October 27 before they could depart the country.

Police seized several items as evidence, including GeForce RTX 5070 graphics cards and an iPhone 18 Pro Max. The suspects are expected to be charged with abetment of conspiracy to cheat, an offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine.