Singapore Police Launch Cyber Command to Combat Scams and Cybercrime

On July 3, 2026, the Singapore Police Force launched the Cyber Command, a specialized unit aimed at tackling scams and cybercrime. The unit consolidates various anti-scam and cybercrime capabilities, including the National Scams List, which helps identify and pre-empt scams. Senior Assistant Commissioner Justin Wong leads the command, which will initially consist of 200 officers, with plans to double this number. The command addresses the increasing sophistication of scams, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence. In 2025, global scam losses reached S$1.26 trillion (US$975 billion), highlighting the urgency of this initiative. The number of scam cases in Singapore fell by 27% to 37,300 in the previous year, marking the first decrease since 2023. The command will also focus on cryptocurrency-related scams and establish a Cyber Operations Centre for continuous threat monitoring.

Key Points: • Singapore Police launched Cyber Command on July 3, 2026, to combat scams. • The unit consolidates anti-scam efforts and utilizes a National Scams List for prevention. • Scam cases in Singapore decreased by 27% in 2025, but global scam losses remain high.