Singapore, Singapore
A Senior Police Officer with over 15 years of service in the Singapore Police Force, currently serving as Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Crypto Tracing Team under the Anti-Scam Command. I lead a team of Senior Investigation Officers in tackling cryptocurrency-related scams, guiding investigations, shaping operational strategies, and strengthening capabilities to address evolving threats in the digital asset space. I specialise in cryptocurrency-related investigations, blockchain analytics, crisis negotiation, and crime prevention. I have been involved in over a thousand crypto tracing cases and contributed to the recovery and prevention of millions in losses for scam victims, including through real-time interventions during ongoing fraud cases. I also spearheaded initiatives that shifted SPF’s crypto investigations from a reactive to proactive approach, leveraging blockchain analytics and stakeholder partnerships to identify scam victims early and prevent millions in potential losses. Beyond investigations, I work closely with stakeholders across the crypto ecosystem to enhance collaboration and disrupt scam syndicates. I also develop investigation frameworks, policies, and operational approaches to address emerging scam typologies. I have extensive experience in operational command and national security planning, including security operations for major national events such as the National Day Parade and Chingay. I have also led crisis exercises and supported inter-agency coordination during national incidents, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognised as a data-driven leader, I leverage crime trend analysis and risk assessments to guide preventive strategies and operational decision-making. Over the years, I have been awarded the Best Investigation Officer of the Quarter (2021) and the Home Affairs Learning & Growth Opportunities (HALO) Scholarship. As a certified Crisis Negotiator, I continue to apply specialised negotiation techniques to manage high-stakes situations. Core Competencies: - Operational Leadership & Team Development - Criminal & Financial Crime Investigations - Blockchain Analytics & Crypto-Tracing - Proactive Scam Detection & Victim Intervention - Crisis Negotiation & Conflict Resolution - National Event Security - Data Analytics & Policy Development - Incident Management & Stakeholder Coordination
- Lead the Crypto Tracing Team, driving operations against crypto-enabled scams across investigation, intervention, and disruption efforts. - Guide and mentor a team of Senior Investigation Officers in conducting cryptocurrency-related investigations, tracing illicit fund flows and supporting asset recovery efforts. - Set direction and develop crypto-related investigation frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures to strengthen SPF’s response to evolving scam typologies. - Spearheaded initiatives that transformed SPF’s crypto investigations from reactive enforcement to proactive scam disruption, driving real-time victim intervention strategies that prevented millions in potential losses and disrupted scam networks. - Strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders across the crypto ecosystem to enhance intelligence sharing, tracing speed, and coordinated actions. - Monitor and assess emerging crypto scam trends, translating insights into operational strategies and investigative approaches for the team.
- Pioneer member of the Singapore Police Force’s newly established Crypto Tracing Team under the Anti-Scam Command. - Lead investigations into cryptocurrency-related scams using blockchain forensic tools such as TRM Labs and Chainalysis Reactor to trace illicit fund flows and support asset recovery. - Recovered over $17 million SGD worth of crypto assets for scam victims through forensic tracing and multi-agency collaboration. - Conduct real-time victim intervention such as engaging potential scam victims, triaging cases, and helping them recognize and respond to ongoing crypto-related fraud. - Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders in the crypto ecosystem to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and disrupt scam syndicates. - Drive internal capability-building by conducting training for officers across the Singapore Police Force on blockchain fundamentals, crypto-tracing techniques, and emerging scam trends. - Committed to enhancing the SPF’s readiness to combat crypto-enabled financial crime through innovation, education, and collaboration.
- Lead investigations into financial scams, assisting victims in recovering lost funds, including cryptocurrency-related fraud. - Conduct real-time victim intervention — engaging potential scam victims, triaging cases, and helping them recognize and respond to ongoing scams and frauds. - Utilize data analytics tools to analyze crime trends, identify emerging scam tactics, and recommend policy enhancements to strengthen scam prevention efforts. - Collaborate with financial institutions to freeze fraudulent accounts, trace illicit funds, and enhance industry-wide security measures. - Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies by working closely with regulatory agencies and law enforcement partners, combating organized financial crime at a systemic level. - Provide expert insights on scam typologies, contributing to public awareness campaigns and policy formulation to protect citizens from financial fraud.