Singapore may soon be the first in the world to give the police powers to control the bank accounts of stubborn scam victims.

Proposed new laws could give police more powers to stop scam victims from sending money to scammers through their banks, especially if victims refuse to believe they are being scammed.

With the scam situation in Singapore worsening over the years, is this measure simply too drastic or a step in the right direction?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with David Sun, Crime Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out. 

Read more of this article at The Straits Times. 

Singapore may soon be the first in the world to give the police powers to control the bank accounts of stubborn scam victims.
Proposed new laws could give police more powers to stop scam victims from sending money to scammers through their banks, especially if victims refuse to believe they are being scammed.
With the scam situation in Singapore worsening over the years, is this measure simply too drastic or a step in the right direction? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with David Sun, Crime Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out.  Read more of this article at <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-proposes-laws-to-stop-stubborn-scam-victims-from-sending-money-to-syndicates">The Straits Times</a>.

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From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.