Data on Scam Mule Investigations from January to June 2025 and Interim Support Measures for Unknowing Victims

10 Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs in respect of persons investigated or charged for scam mule offences (a) from January to June 2025, how many had unknowingly transferred funds or lost control of their accounts; and (b) what interim support will be provided to individuals restricted from banking services under the facilities restriction framework, to ensure they can receive and access their salaries or Government benefits.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Member may refer to the response to Question No 97, which was delivered on 15 October 2025. [Please refer to "Recruitment of Money Mules by Criminal Syndicates", Official Report, 15 October 2025, Vol 96, Issue 8, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]