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Singapore Police Launch Cyber Command to Combat Scams and Cybercrime

Singapore Police Launch Cyber Command to Combat Scams and Cybercrime

First seen 3 Jul 2026, 09:25 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •July 4, 2026 at 08:57 UTC
  • •The Cyber Command was launched on July 3, 2026, to combat scams and cybercrime in Singapore.
  • •It consolidates multiple anti-scam units under one command, initially staffed by 200 officers.
  • •In 2025, Singapore reported a 27% decrease in scam cases, marking the first decline since 2023.

On July 3, 2026, the Singapore Police Force inaugurated the Cyber Command, a new unit aimed at tackling scams and cybercrime. This unit consolidates various anti-scam and cybercrime capabilities under a unified command, including the Anti-Scam Command and the National Scams List Project Office. The Cyber Command will employ proactive measures to dismantle criminal syndicates and enhance public awareness. Senior Assistant Commissioner Justin Wong leads the unit, which will initially comprise 200 officers, with plans to double its size. The command will also collaborate with banks and other stakeholders to identify and suspend scam-related accounts. In 2025, scams caused losses of S$913 million in Singapore, but there was a 27% decrease in reported cases. The Cyber Command aims to further reduce these figures through enhanced operations and intelligence sharing.

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Timeline

2025-01-01
Global scam losses estimated at S$1.26 trillion
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance reported significant global financial losses due to scams in 2025.
Channelnewsasia
2025-12-31
Singapore scam cases decrease by 27%
Singapore Police reported 37,300 scam cases in 2025, the first decline since separate reporting began.
Channelnewsasia
2026-07-03
Cyber Command officially launched
The Singapore Police Force inaugurated the Cyber Command to enhance its response to cybercrime and scams.
Police.Sg
2026-07-03
National Scams List introduced
The Cyber Command will utilize the National Scams List to identify and suspend scam-related accounts in real-time.
Straitstimes

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