Young scam offenders in Singapore could soon face jail or reformative training as the default punishment, under proposed new laws that seek to reinforce the government's strong deterrent stance against scams. The Sentencing (Scams) Bill responds to a High Court ruling in September that allowed probation and community-based sentences for four young scam mules. In 2025, the Singapore police investigated more than 1,000 youths in connection with scam reports.