From phishing texts to fake job offers, scams have quietly drained billions from Singapore over the years. Now, the response is anything but quiet. 

A sweeping new law introduces caning for scammers and money mules, a dramatic escalation in the fight against digital crime. 

But as Parliament turns up the heat, questions emerge: will harsher punishment truly deter scams  or does this mark a new chapter in Singapore’s justice system?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation, to find out more. 

From phishing texts to fake job offers, scams have quietly drained billions from Singapore over the years. Now, the response is anything but quiet.&nbsp;
A sweeping new law introduces caning for scammers and money mules, a dramatic escalation in the fight against digital crime.&nbsp;
But as Parliament turns up the heat, questions emerge: will harsher punishment truly deter scams&nbsp; or does this mark a new chapter in Singapore&rsquo;s justice system?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation, to find out more.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
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.