Singapore's police force has set up a new unit called Cyber Command to counter scammers who are using artificial intelligence to carry out crimes at speed, according to CNA. The unit's work includes taking down fraudulent websites, with The Straits Times reporting that a scam site can be removed within minutes of being identified.
Speed is central to the effort. An SPF senior investigator told AsiaOne that acting quickly is critical to recovering scam funds before they are moved out of Singapore. Separately, police have warned about fake job offers being used to recruit money mules, according to goodyfeed.com. Another report, carried by UA.NEWS, says Singapore police are using AI against phishing sites.
The reports point to a widening problem: criminals are adopting AI tools to run scams faster, while law enforcement races to match that pace. Cyber Command appears to be Singapore's answer on both fronts — rapid takedowns of scam infrastructure and faster intervention when money is still inside the country. The money mule warning suggests authorities are also targeting the people whose bank accounts scammers rely on to move funds.
What to watch next is whether these faster takedowns and fund recovery efforts translate into measurable results, and how the unit's use of AI against phishing operations develops.