Singapore's New Mandatory Caning Law Targets Online Scammers With Minimum Six Strokes

Nov 04, 2025 09:44 pm CST

Singapore is implementing severe penalties for online scammers, including mandatory caning with at least six strokes, following over $2.8 billion in scam losses since 2020. The new legislation also targets scam syndicates, recruiters, and accomplices as part of the city-state's intensified fight against cybercrime.