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Podcast: Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Episode: The Big Story: Singapore’s toughest move yet? Will caning deter scams here?
Description: From phishing texts to fake job offers, scams have quietly drained billions from Singapore over the years. Now, the response is anything but quiet. A sweeping new law introduces caning for scammers and money mules, a dramatic escalation in the fight against digital crime. But as Parliament turns up the heat, questions emerge: will harsher punishment truly deter scams or does this mark a new chapter in Singapore’s justice system? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/li...