Singaporean deported from Vietnam arrested upon arrival for suspected role in Cambodian scam syndicate
A Singaporean man allegedly involved in a Cambodian-based scam syndicate was deported from Vietnam and arrested by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) upon arrival at Changi Airport on Friday (Nov 6).Lam Yong Yan, 27, had been detained by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security for immigration offences since Nov 19, 2025.He was deported from the country on Friday after investigations were completed.Lam is believed to be a member of the crime ring dismantled by the SPF and Cambodian police in September 2025, which orchestrated Government official impersonation scams targeted at fellow Singaporeans.Police said at least 528 victims collectively lost about $53 million.The man will be charged in court on Saturday with facilitating the commission of a serious offence, in furtherance of the illegal purpose of a locally linked organised criminal group.He faces a jail term of up to five years, a fine of up to $100,000, or both, if found guilty.