Kuala Lampur, Jan. 29 -- SINGAPORE, Jan 30 - Singapore police are investigating 217 individuals over their suspected roles in scams in which victims are believed to have lost more than S$7.67 million, the Straits Times reported.

The probe follows a two-week operation from Jan 16 to 29 involving officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and seven police land divisions.

Authorities said the suspects are linked to over 700 cases, including e-commerce, job, government official impersonation, and investment scams.

The 217 people - comprising 139 men and 78 women aged between 16 and 83 - are believed to be either scammers or money mules.

According to the report, they are being investigated for alleged offences such as cheating, money ...