Singapore passed a law giving police the right to freeze citizens' bank accounts

On Tuesday, Singapore lawmakers approved a bill that gives police the right to freeze accounts in a last-ditch effort to stop scammers, CNA reports

The new "Protection from Scams" bill allows police to order banks to suspend transactions with customers suspected of being scam victims

The restrictions can last up to 30 days and be extended up to five times, reportedly in order to give police officers time to convince victims that they are being misled

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