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'Not the time to go soft': Singapore to table law reinforcing deterrent sentences for scam offenders, including youths
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points Further details on this development are available from the source, which reported on the minister's comments and the upcoming law. Senior Minister K Shanmugam has expressed a firm stance on scam offenders.
Senior Minister K Shanmugam has expressed a firm stance on scam offenders. He believes that leniency is not appropriate at this time. A recent court decision had resulted in probation and community sentences for several young offenders involved in money mule scams.
The government is taking steps to address this issue. A new law is being prepared to reinforce deterrent sentences for scam offenders, including youths.
Further details on this development are available from the source, which reported on the minister's comments and the upcoming law.
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Category: Local Published: October 6, 2026 Source: CNA — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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