PUBLISHED ONJune 06, 2026 3:25 AMBYSean LerFour persons, aged between 26 and 38, will be charged in court on Saturday (June 6) for their alleged involvement in fraudulently registering SIM cards that facilitated criminal activities.
Police said in a news release on Friday night that the individuals, comprising two men and two women, were arrested during an enforcement operation in Tuas on June 4.
The operation targeted errant retailers who were allegedly engaged in the registration of postpaid SIM cards that were subsequently used by overseas syndicates in crime.
According to the police, the 34-year-old man and two women had allegedly used the information of actual customers to pre-register for additional postpaid SIM cards. The mobile lines that were registered were subsequently used in impersonation scams.
The fourth person, a 26-year-old man was allegedly being taught how to do so.
Meanwhile, investigations against another three men, aged between 30 and 65, are ongoing.
Those convicted of facilitating the fraudulent registration of SIM cards that facilitate criminal activity will face a fine of up to $10,000, jail of up to three years, or both.
Scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates also face mandatory caning of at least six strokes if convicted. Those who enable scammers by laundering scam proceeds face discretionary caning.
Those involved in mule-related offences may also face restrictions on banking services and mobile line subscriptions.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the police have also implemented stricter measures on postpaid SIM cards to prevent illicit use.
As of Feb 28, an individual can only register up to 10 postpaid SIM cards across all telcos in Singapore.
Those who wish to check if there are any postpaid SIM card registrations to their name may use IMDA's web form.
The police also urged members of the public to call its hotline at 1800-255-0000 or make a report at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in the registration of SIM cards for illicit purposes.
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