Key facts
- A Cambodian-based scam syndicate allegedly targeted victims in Singapore.
- The syndicate used a three-level scheme involving government official impersonation.
- Victims were told their bank accounts were compromised before being persuaded to transfer money.
- A Filipino woman, De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, is on trial for her alleged participation.
Details emerged in court on Wednesday regarding a Cambodia-based scam syndicate that allegedly targeted victims in Singapore through a three-level scheme. De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, a 35-year-old Filipino, is on trial for her alleged involvement in the operation. The criminal group reportedly carried out government official impersonation scams. In these scams, victims were allegedly tricked into believing their bank accounts had been compromised. Subsequently, they were persuaded to transfer money to the syndicate.