{"id":71596,"date":"2026-04-25T05:47:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/singapore-police-and-crypto-exchanges-launch-joint-operation-against-scam-linked-accounts\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T05:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:47:18","slug":"singapore-police-and-crypto-exchanges-launch-joint-operation-against-scam-linked-accounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/singapore-police-and-crypto-exchanges-launch-joint-operation-against-scam-linked-accounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Singapore Police Force expanded <span>crypto<\/span> crackdown on scam-related <span>crypto<\/span> activity.<\/li>\n<li>Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action.<\/li>\n<li>Chainalysis and TRM Labs tools helped detect victims and reduce scam losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Singapore <span>Crypto<\/span> Crackdown Targets Scam-Linked Accounts<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore authorities escalated their push against crypto-linked crime after a coordinated enforcement action involving police and <span>cryptocurrency<\/span> exchanges. The operation underscored deeper cooperation between law enforcement and digital asset platforms as officials move to disrupt scam-related digital asset flows and cybercrime risks.<\/p>\n<p>The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on April 23, 2026, that it had worked with multiple <span>cryptocurrency<\/span> exchanges, including Coinbase, Coinhako, Gemini, Independent Reserve, StraitsX, and Upbit, in a joint operation supported by <span>blockchain<\/span> analytics firms Chainalysis and TRM Labs. Chainalysis said on social media platform X that its <span>blockchain<\/span> analysis tools helped detect more than 90 scam victims and prevent over $2.86 million in losses during a one-month anti-scam operation across major <span>crypto<\/span> exchanges. The release stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Police would like to thank the <span>cryptocurrency<\/span> exchanges for their strong support and partnership in this operation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Authorities said the cooperation supported faster tracing of digital transactions and helped identify scam victims before further losses occurred. The operation focused on scams where <span>crypto<\/span> assets were used in fraudulent activity.<\/p>\n<h2>SPF Exchange Partnerships Raise Enforcement Pressure<\/h2>\n<p>Investigators examined cases involving individuals suspected of facilitating scams through digital asset accounts. These accounts were allegedly used to receive and transfer proceeds linked to fraudulent schemes. Chainalysis said the operation targeted investment scams, job scams, romance scams, and government impersonation scams.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration with exchanges and <span>blockchain<\/span> analytics firms helped enforcement teams identify scam victims faster and intervene before further losses occurred. Officials presented private-sector partnerships as an important enforcement tool as criminals increasingly rely on <span>cryptocurrencies<\/span> for cross-border transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also said continued vigilance and coordination remain important as scammers route fraudulent activity through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/a-quick-introduction-to-crypto\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crypto<\/a> platforms. Chainalysis detailed on X:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOur <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-blockchain\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blockchain<\/a> analysis tools helped detect 90+ scam victims and prevent over $2.86M in losses during a one-month anti-scam operation across major <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/a-quick-introduction-to-crypto\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crypto<\/a> exchanges.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhen law enforcement have the right tools and real-time collaboration, scammers lose the anonymity they\u2019re counting on,\u201d the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-blockchain\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blockchain<\/a> analytics firm noted. The police said continued vigilance and coordination remain central to reducing scam losses and improving enforcement outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/singapore-police-and-crypto-exchanges-launch-joint-operation-against-scam-linked-accounts\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and TRM Labs tools helped detect victims and reduce scam losses. 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