7th July, 2026
By Shubhii Verma
Singapore authorities have prevented more than $2.9 million in potential scam losses through a joint anti-fraud operation conducted with several leading cryptocurrency exchanges. The month-long initiative, carried out between June 1 and June 30, identified over 130 individuals who were at risk of becoming victims of cryptocurrency-related scams.
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the operation was led by its Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and Cyber Investigation Branch (CIB) in collaboration with major crypto platforms, including Coinbase, Coinhako, Gemini, Independent Reserve, OKX, StraitsX, and Upbit. This marks the third coordinated operation between the police and cryptocurrency exchanges aimed at combating digital asset fraud.
Investigators used advanced blockchain analytics and intelligence-sharing techniques to detect suspicious transactions linked to a range of scam activities. The identified cases included government official impersonation scams, fraudulent investment schemes, and fake job offers—three of the most common scam categories targeting individuals in Singapore.
After identifying potential victims, police officers contacted them directly through phone calls and in-person visits to warn them before they transferred funds or completed fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions. The timely intervention helped prevent losses totaling more than $2.9 million, underscoring the importance of proactive monitoring and rapid response in tackling financial crime.
The operation also extended beyond Singapore’s borders. Blockchain intelligence gathered during the investigation was shared with international law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybercrime Squad of the New South Wales Police Force in Australia. The collaboration aims to strengthen global efforts against increasingly sophisticated cross-border crypto scams.
The Singapore Police Force noted that scams continue to evolve in complexity and scale, making cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the private sector more important than ever. By combining investigative expertise, blockchain forensics, support from cryptocurrency exchanges, and international intelligence-sharing, authorities have been able to detect fraudulent activities at an early stage and protect members of the public from significant financial losses.
Singapore has continued to strengthen its anti-scam initiatives as digital asset adoption grows, with authorities encouraging residents to remain cautious when dealing with investment opportunities, unsolicited job offers, or requests involving cryptocurrency transfers. Officials also urged the public to verify suspicious communications and report potential scams promptly, emphasizing that early reporting remains one of the most effective ways to prevent financial fraud.
