Singapore Police report higher total involved in money laundering case

Major seizures

It was reported in August that Singaporean authorities apprehended 10 foreign individuals, between the ages of 31 and 44, all of whom were holding Chinese passports.

A new report from local media added the sum implicated in Singapore’s most extensive domestic money laundering investigation is now estimated to be $1.76 billion. In response, the official statement confirmed their intention to escalate their efforts regarding the case, which focuses on foreign nationals orchestrating illicit activities, including fraud and online gambling overseas, and subsequently laundering the ill-gotten gains.

The new total in confiscated assets now totals over $828.5 million in bank account deposits, exceeding $55.8 million in cash, which includes foreign currency, as well as 68 gold bars, 294 designer handbags (including Hermes branded bads), 164 luxury timepieces (with names like Patek Phillipe), 546 items of jewelry, and in excess of 26 million in cryptocurrencies, alongside 204 electronic devices.

Law enforcement authorities have also imposed prohibition orders on 110 real estate properties and 62 vehicles (including Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars), collectively valued at over $170 million. Additionally, various pieces of jewelry and alcohol (aged Macallan whisky) have also been subject to these measures.

Solidified its position as a crypto center

Over the past few months, Singapore has taken several steps as part of it’s larger goal to become a cryptocurrency center in Asia, including seeking input from Ripple on stablecoin regulation.

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Author: Sarah Jansen

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