Singapore Police Launch Cyber Command to Combat Scams and Cybercrime
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- •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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