8world, 反诈骗法案提呈国会：警方可冻结诈骗账户 指定网络平台违例最高可罚1000万元

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Singapore’s proposed Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill seeks to strengthen the authorities’ ability to detect, disrupt and deter scams by enabling greater information sharing between the police, banks, telcos and online platforms; allowing suspected scam-linked accounts to be frozen and services used by suspected money mules to be restricted for up to three years; criminalising the provision, possession, transfer or receipt of online accounts for criminal purposes; and raising penalties for designated online platforms that breach anti-scam requirements to as much as S$10 million. The Bill also supports the development of a National Scams List, permits AI-assisted enforcement directions and expands police investigative powers.

SUTD Senior Lecturer Victor Keong, from the Information Systems Technology and Design pillar, described the measures as an important first step, while calling for broader platform coverage and stronger checks to prevent scam accounts from being created in the first place.