Singapore Introduces Caning for Online Scammers

Singapore’s parliament has enacted a new law that imposes caning as a punishment for online scammers, equating their penalties to those for serious crimes like rape and drug trafficking. Offenders under 50 will face a minimum of six strokes, with severe cases potentially receiving up to 24 strokes. This measure aims to deter the rising number of scams, which accounted for 60% of all crimes in the country from 2020 to 2025, totaling around 190,000 reported cases. The government also plans to target scam syndicates and facilitators, while ensuring that genuine victims are not penalized.

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