Malaysian man linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint

Singapore police have arrested a 24-year-old Malaysian man believed to be linked to a Cambodia-based scam syndicate involved in large-scale government official impersonation scams.

The man, identified as Goh Eugene, was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint on 28 December 2025 while entering Singapore, the police said in a news release issued on Monday.

According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Goh is believed to be a member of an organised criminal group operating from Phnom Penh.

The group is suspected of targeting victims in Singapore through scams involving the impersonation of government officials, a scam variant that has caused significant financial losses in recent years.

Police said Goh’s identity was established through ongoing investigations into the organised criminal group, leading to his arrest upon his entry into Singapore.

The syndicate is believed to be responsible for at least 438 reported cases of government official impersonation scams.

These cases involved total losses of at least S$41 million, according to police estimates cited in the statement.

Investigations have shown that the group operated from a scam compound in Phnom Penh, where coordinated scam operations were conducted.

The compound was disrupted during a joint operation carried out by SPF and the Cambodian National Police on 9 September 2025, police said.

As part of follow-up investigations, SPF had earlier issued prohibition of disposal orders and seized assets believed to be linked to the criminal group.

Goh is expected to be charged in court on 30 December 2025.

He will face one count of facilitating the commission of a serious offence, in furtherance of the illegal purpose of a locally linked organised criminal group.

If convicted, he may face a jail term of up to five years, a fine of up to S$100,000, or both.

In October 2025, police issued arrest warrants for 34 individuals linked to the Cambodian scam syndicate.

These included 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians, although Goh was not among the suspects named at that time.

The syndicate was allegedly run by Singaporean fugitive Ng Wei Liang, according to police statements.

Ng is believed to have recruited several close associates, including his older brother, cousin and girlfriend, to assist in running the operations.

Police said enforcement actions against the syndicate have resulted in several arrests and deportations over recent months.

So far, two Singaporeans have been deported from Cambodia and Thailand and charged in Singapore on 17 November 2025.

Another Malaysian man was arrested by Cambodian police in Phnom Penh before being deported to Malaysia.

He was subsequently handed over to Singapore authorities on 17 November 2025 and charged a day later, on 18 November 2025.

Despite these developments, a significant number of suspects linked to the syndicate remain unaccounted for.

As of 29 December 2025, SPF said a total of 30 suspects are still at large.

These comprise 24 Singaporeans and six Malaysians who are believed to have played roles in the scam operations.

The Singaporeans named by police are Ng Wei Liang, Andrew Tay Jing An, Finan Siow, Francis Tan Thuan Heng, Jonathan Pek Ser Siang, Lam Yong Yan, Leon Chia Tee Song, Lim Ee Siong, Wong Yao Zong and Clarence Ng Jun Rong.

Others listed include Dilwin Tay Meng Wei, Dinesh, Kiang Wayne, Lam An Tuyen Daniel, Lim Jing En Kyan, Neo Zhi Bin, Ngiam Siow Jui, Phua Sheng Kai Audric, Poh Yang Ting and Sim Zong Yuan.

The remaining Singaporean suspects are Tan Darren, Tan Kai Siang, Tan Li Sen and Xavier Kho Yong Jun.

The six Malaysians still at large are Tang Soon Fai, Kang Liang Yee, Tang Soon Wah, Hoe Ming Wei, Pang Han Ee and Yip Chee Hoe.

Police have appealed to members of the public who may have information on the whereabouts of these individuals to come forward.

Anyone with relevant information can call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or +65 6255 0000 for overseas callers.

Information can also be submitted online through police channels.

“All information received will be kept strictly confidential,” the police said.