#735: ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate & Cash Rewards for Catching Rats

After news broke that an alleged scam syndicate in Cambodia involved a former ACS (Independent) student, the ACS Old Boys’ Association (OBA) issued a letter expressing concern that the school’s name was mentioned, sparking debate. Elsewhere, a ground-up movement in Clementi rewarded people who catch rats with up to $100.

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(06:36) ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate
(35:00) Cash Rewards for Catching Rats
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ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate

• ACS Old Boys' Association concerned about ST report of former ACS (I) student wanted by police
• Singapore scam gang operating in Cambodia allegedly led by two brothers
• SPF | 27 Singaporeans And Seven Malaysians Identified As Members Of Organised Crime Group
• Statement on Reporting – The ACS OBA
• [2024] ‘We are not gangsters, we are ACS boys’ quote goes viral, inspires shirts and song
• In 7 years, student from Choa Chu Kang went from gamer to alleged role in $320m crypto heist
• Forum: ACS alumni’s statement defends privilege, not principles

Cash Rewards for Catching Rats 

• Stall owners at Clementi hawker centre were rewarded up to S$100 for catching rats, amount based on rat size
• The Cobra Effect - When Incentives Go Wrong

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