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Police Recover $42M Lost in BEC Scam

August 6, 2024
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Police Recover $42M Lost in BEC Scam

A Singaporean commodity firm narrowly avoided a significant financial loss due to a successful intervention by police and Interpol. The company fell victim to a business email compromise (BEC) scam, transferring $42.3 million to a bank account in Timor Leste after receiving a fraudulent email that appeared to be from a legitimate supplier. The deception wasn’t discovered until four days later, when the real supplier reported not having received payment. This delay in recognizing the scam led to a rapid response from law enforcement.

Upon realizing the fraud, Singapore Police Force (SPF) leveraged Interpol’s Global Rapid Intervention of Payments (I-GRIP) mechanism, a 196-country police network designed to expedite financial crime investigations. Using this network, the SPF was able to quickly coordinate with authorities in Timor Leste. By July 25, SPF received confirmation that $39 million had been successfully located and withheld from the scammers’ bank account. This swift action was crucial in preventing the loss of the entire sum.

In addition to the recovery of the majority of the funds, seven individuals were arrested in Timor Leste in connection with the scam. Further investigation led to the recovery of an additional $2 million. The collaborative effort between Singapore and Timor Leste, facilitated by Interpol’s I-GRIP, underscores the effectiveness of international cooperation in tackling sophisticated financial crimes.

This case highlights the critical importance of rapid response and international collaboration in the fight against cybercrime. BEC scams, which were the second highest-grossing cybercrime type of 2023, can result in enormous financial losses. The successful recovery of funds in this case demonstrates how quick action by financial intelligence units and law enforcement agencies can mitigate the impact of such attacks and bring perpetrators to justice.

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  • Interpol’s Rapid Response Leads to Singaporean Firm Recovering $42M
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