Ten investigated for SIM card registration fraud in Singapore

Police have raided three mobile phone shops in Singapore in a case involving SIM card registration fraud. The operation took place on March 5. Two men, aged 30 and 58, were arrested during the raids. In addition to the two arrested, seven other men and one woman, aged between 27 and 50, are under investigation. These individuals are believed to be involved in the fraudulent registration of prepaid SIM cards. Authorities seized various items during the raids. This includes mobile phones, registration documents, and SIM cards. The targeted shops were ARS Digital World and Univercell Mobiles Technology in Serangoon, and Icares Mobile Services in Woodlands. The police stated that preliminary findings indicate the suspects used information from legitimate customers to pre-register additional prepaid SIM cards. The investigations focus on serious offences, including illegally obtaining personal information and modifying computer materials without authorization. If convicted, those involved could face significant penalties, including fines of up to S$10,000 (US$7,500) and possible jail time of up to three years.