15 Singaporeans Previously Arrested in 2024 Joint Enforcement Operation to be Charged for Providing Singpass Credentials to Third Parties to Incorporate Shell Companies and Apply for Foreign Work Passes

The Police will charge 15 Singaporeans in court on 29 April 2026 for providing their Singpass credentials to third parties. These individuals, aged between 22 and 47, were arrested during a joint enforcement operation conducted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Police in September 2024.

The criminal network recruited these Singaporeans either in person or via Telegram. In exchange for monetary compensation, they allegedly provided their Singpass credentials to incorporate shell companies under their names and apply for foreign work passes.

Earlier in November 2025, MOM had already charged 18 persons for illegal labour importation offences under Section 22B of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 (EFMA). These charges involved submitting fraudulent work pass applications and hiring foreigners as performing artistes under shell companies that were non-operational or did not require their employment. Each of these individuals faces amalgamated charges carrying an enhanced punishment of imprisonment of up to four years and a fine not exceeding $12,000.

A 19th person investigated following the joint enforcement operation will be charged for the same offence on 7 May 2026.

Of the 19 persons involved, 15 will face new charges in court on 29 April 2026 under the Computer Misuse Act 1993 (CMA). These offences include unauthorised access to computer material, unauthorised disclosure of access code, and disclosure of credentials in relation to national digital identity service under Sections 3, 8, and 8A of the CMA.

The offence of unauthorised access to computer material carries an imprisonment term of up to two years, a fine not exceeding $5,000, or both. The offences of unauthorised disclosure of access code and disclosure of credentials in relation to national digital identity service carry an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both.

The Police caution members of the public against accepting offers of quick monetary gains in exchange for their Singpass accounts or credentials. Singpass passwords or 2FA details should not be disclosed to unknown persons, as these credentials can be misused to access various digital services, including opening bank accounts, e-wallets, crypto accounts, and mobile phone lines for scams and other illegal activities. The Police will take firm action against persons who give up their SingPass credentials to strangers or register for facilities on behalf of criminal syndicates.