Singapore to table law reinforcing deterrent sentences for scam offenders, including youths: Shanmugam

AI Summary

Singapore plans to introduce legislation reinforcing deterrent sentences for people convicted of scams, including young offenders. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said the government should not soften its approach following a court ruling that imposed probation and community sentences on young money mules.

A High Court ruling in September had given several young money mule offenders probation and community sentences. "This is not the time to go soft," says Senior Minister K Shanmugam.