Harsh new caning penalty introduced for scammers in Singapore

Singapore, where spitting in public and selling chewing gum is illegal, has long been known for its strict laws.

Now, scammers and recruiters for scam groups face a legal crackdown that allows them to be punished with six to 24 strokes of the cane — a penalty usually reserved for rapists and drug traffickers.

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sim Ann, who presented the bill before it passed this week, said scams accounted for 60 percent of all criminal activity in Singapore.

Scammers and recruiters for scam groups in Singapore face a punishment of six to 24 strokes of the cane. AFP via Getty Images Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann presented the bill before it passed. CNA

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