How long can accounts be disabled under the new police orders?

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Accounts May Be Disabled for Up to 30 Days, Extendable Once

Under new police orders proposed in Singapore's Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill, accounts flagged as meeting scam-related indicators may be disabled for a period of up to 30 days. This disabling period can be extended once. While individuals whose accounts are disabled have the right to appeal, the order remains in effect during the review process.
Disclosure and Account Disabling Orders Proposed

The Bill introduces two new police orders to enhance the anti-scam regime. The Disclosure Order will require financial institutions, telecommunication companies, and online service providers to furnish information on specific accounts and scam-related activities. Concurrently, the Account Disabling Order will compel these providers to disable accounts identified by the police as exhibiting scam-related indicators.
Support for National Scams List Development

These new measures are intended to bolster the forthcoming National Scams List, a centralised platform currently under development by HTX and the police. The aim of this platform is to expedite the identification of scam enablers by providing partners with quicker access to relevant information. This collaborative effort seeks to improve the speed and efficiency of disrupting criminal networks.
Strengthening Frameworks for Money Mules and SIM Card Abuse

Beyond account disabling, the Bill also aims to curb the activities of money mules and the misuse of SIM cards. It strengthens the existing facility restriction framework, which limits access to banking, telco, and Singpass services for individuals identified as suspected money mules. The Bill allows police to issue service limitation orders, restricting services for up to three years for those deemed at risk of facilitating scams, with an avenue for appeal.

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