Number of Scam Mules Who Unknowingly Transferred Funds or Lost Control of Their Accounts from January to June 2025

Question:

Mr Cai Yinzhou: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs in respect of persons investigated or charged for scam mule offences (a) from January to June 2025, how many had unknowingly transferred funds or lost control of their accounts; and (b) what interim support will be provided to individuals restricted from banking services under the facilities restriction framework, to ensure they can receive and access their salaries or government benefits.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:

1. The Member may refer to the response to Question No. 97, which was delivered on 15 October 2025.