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2024-08-30

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Singapore Proposes New Law That Lets Police Stop Bank Transfers

Protection from Scams Bill to be introduced in coming monthsPolice would be able to issue restriction orders to banksCommercial buildings in the central business district in Singapore.Singapore is pla

Singapore Proposes New Law That Lets Police Stop Bank Transfers

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