Whether Bank Account Restrictions Under the Facility Restriction Framework Will Remain for Persons Acquitted of Being Scam Mules

Question:

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) in cases where the Courts have acquitted persons accused of being scam mules, whether restrictions under the new facility restriction framework will remain for their bank accounts; (b) what steps will be taken to immediately lift such restrictions, if any; and (c) whether any recourse is provided if the restriction harmed livelihoods.

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.