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Anti-scam law gives police power over bank accounts

SINGAPORE — Singapore has passed legislation giving police unprecedented powers to take control of a person's bank account if there is proof that the individual is being scammed.

The law, passed on Tuesday, is believed to be the first of its kind in the world.

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