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Investment scam targeting Singaporeans via Telegram — est. SGD 180K lost2h ago
Crypto wallet phishing campaign detected on WhatsApp — 22 victims reported3h ago
Romance scam network identified — 3 victims, cross-border operation to Malaysia5h ago
Fake SPF impersonation scam — cash demands made over phone calls6h ago
Corporate email compromise at SME in Tanjong Pagar — SGD 95K transferred8h ago
Pig butchering scam via dating app — SGD 420K lost by victim10h ago
NFT rug pull scheme affecting 12 Singapore investors — wallets drained12h ago
Fake investment platform impersonating licensed MAS entity — under investigation14h ago
Job scam targeting fresh graduates on LinkedIn — advance fee demanded16h ago
Parcel scam SMS wave detected — links to credential-harvesting site18h ago
Impersonation of major Singapore bank officer via phone — 5 victims20h ago
Cryptocurrency exchange fraud — SGD 260K in Bitcoin diverted22h ago
Online loan shark extortion case referred to SPF Anti-Scam Command1d ago
Tech support scam targeting elderly residents in Bedok — SGD 40K lost1d ago
Investment scam targeting Singaporeans via Telegram — est. SGD 180K lost2h ago
Crypto wallet phishing campaign detected on WhatsApp — 22 victims reported3h ago
Romance scam network identified — 3 victims, cross-border operation to Malaysia5h ago
Fake SPF impersonation scam — cash demands made over phone calls6h ago
Corporate email compromise at SME in Tanjong Pagar — SGD 95K transferred8h ago
Pig butchering scam via dating app — SGD 420K lost by victim10h ago
NFT rug pull scheme affecting 12 Singapore investors — wallets drained12h ago
Fake investment platform impersonating licensed MAS entity — under investigation14h ago
Job scam targeting fresh graduates on LinkedIn — advance fee demanded16h ago
Parcel scam SMS wave detected — links to credential-harvesting site18h ago
Impersonation of major Singapore bank officer via phone — 5 victims20h ago
Cryptocurrency exchange fraud — SGD 260K in Bitcoin diverted22h ago
Online loan shark extortion case referred to SPF Anti-Scam Command1d ago
Tech support scam targeting elderly residents in Bedok — SGD 40K lost1d ago
Singapore Certified Investigator

Recover What
Is Rightfully
Yours

Peter Lim · Fraud Investigation Specialist

With over 15 years of expertise in financial fraud investigation, Peter Lim and his dedicated team help individuals and corporations track, document, and recover assets lost to fraudulent transactions — discreetly and effectively.

Free Consultation → How It Works
Peter Lim, Fraud Investigator Singapore
47Cases Solved
This Year
94%Success Rate
Partial or Full Recovery
15+Years Experience
Financial crime
500+Cases Closed
Since 2009
🛡Licensed Private Investigator
🔒Strict Confidentiality
⚖Court-Admissible Evidence
🌏Cross-Border Recovery
🤝No Recovery, No Fee Options
What We Do

Investigation &
Recovery Services

01🔍

Transaction Tracing

Advanced forensic analysis to trace the movement of fraudulent funds across accounts, jurisdictions, and financial institutions — leaving no digital footprint unexamined.

02💰

Asset Recovery

Strategic coordination with legal counsel, financial regulators, and international partners to recover assets held domestically or offshore through legally enforceable means.

03🧾

Evidence Documentation

Thorough collection and preservation of digital and physical evidence compiled in court-admissible formats to support civil and criminal proceedings.

04🌐

Cryptocurrency Fraud

Specialized investigation into crypto-related scams, wallet tracking, exchange coordination, and blockchain forensics to identify perpetrators and recover digital assets.

05🏢

Corporate Fraud

Internal investigation of employee misconduct, vendor fraud, financial misappropriation, and corporate malfeasance with full discretion and minimal disruption.

06📱

Online Scam Investigation

Investigation of romance scams, investment fraud, phishing, and online impersonation — identifying perpetrators and building cases for law enforcement escalation.

Active Operations

Live Recovery Cases

Live — Updated Daily
#SG-2025-089

Investment Platform Scam

Telegram-based · Cross-border · Opened Jan 2025

SGD 340,000Amount Defrauded
● Investigating
#SG-2025-074

Crypto Wallet Phishing

Binance-related · Malaysia · Opened Dec 2024

SGD 218,500Amount Defrauded
▶ Legal Action
#SG-2025-061

Romance Scam Network

Multi-victim · Indonesia link · Opened Nov 2024

SGD 1,100,000Fully Recovered
✓ Recovered
#SG-2025-091

Corporate Email Compromise

SME · Tanjong Pagar · Opened Jan 2025

SGD 95,000Amount Defrauded
● Investigating
#SG-2024-058

Pig Butchering Scam

Dating app · Hong Kong link · Opened Oct 2024

SGD 420,000Amount Defrauded
▶ Legal Action
#SG-2024-041

Investment Fraud Syndicate

Multi-jurisdiction · 4 victims · Opened Aug 2024

SGD 2,400,000Fully Recovered
✓ Recovered

🔒 All case IDs are anonymised. Client identities and specific transaction details are protected under strict NDA.

Recovery Estimator

What Are Your
Chances of Recovery?

Your Recovery Estimate
Recovery Probability95%
Estimated RecoverySGD 95,000
Typical Timeline4 – 8 months
Fee StructureContingency Available
Jurisdiction RiskModerate
Fund Repatriation

Where Your Recovered
Funds Are Returned

Upon successful recovery, funds are repatriated directly to your verified account at any major Singapore bank. We coordinate with all major local and international banks operating in Singapore.

DBS Bank logo
DBS Bank
Local · Est. 1968
✓ Accepted
ocbc logo
OCBC Bank
Local · Est. 1932
✓ Accepted
uob logo
UOB
Local · Est. 1935
✓ Accepted
STANDARD CHARTERED
Standard Chartered
International · Est. 1859
✓ Accepted
hsbc logo
HSBC Singapore
International · Est. 1877
✓ Accepted
citi logo
Citibank Singapore
International · Est. 1902
✓ Accepted
maybank logo
Maybank Singapore
Regional · Est. 1960
✓ Accepted
中国银行 BANK OF CHINA
Bank of China
International · Est. 1936
✓ Accepted
Trusted Partnerships

MAS-Approved Exchange
Partners

We collaborate directly with MAS-licensed digital payment token service providers to expedite asset tracing, freezing, and recovery of misappropriated cryptocurrency funds.

Coinbase logo
Coinbase
MAS Licensed · Digital Payment Token Service
Global digital asset exchange providing institutional-grade custody and compliance cooperation for cross-border recovery operations.
✓ Verified Partner
Crypto.com logo
Crypto.com
MAS Licensed · Major Payment Institution
Leading cryptocurrency platform with robust KYC/AML frameworks enabling rapid asset identification and fund repatriation.
✓ Verified Partner
OKX logo
OKX
MAS Licensed · Digital Payment Token Service
Tier-1 digital asset exchange with comprehensive chain analysis tools and dedicated law enforcement cooperation desk.
✓ Verified Partner
Official SPF Data · Source Verified

Singapore Scam Landscape 2024

Data sourced from the Singapore Police Force Annual Scams & Cybercrime Brief 2024, released February 2025.

S$1.1B
Total Lost in 2024
↑ 70.6% from 2023
51,501
Scam Cases Reported
↑ 10.6% from 2023
S$182M
Recovered by ASCom
SPF Anti-Scam Command
S$483M
Losses Averted
Proactive interventions

Top Scam Types by Volume

E-Commerce Scams11,665 cases
Job Scams9,380 cases
Phishing Scams8,100 cases
Investment Scams4,920 cases
Fake Friend Call3,210 cases
Govt. Impersonation2,840 cases

Key 2024 Findings

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24.3% of losses were crypto-related
Up from just 6.8% in 2023
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82.4% were self-effected transfers
Victims deceived into sending money themselves
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Top contact platforms
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram
🏦
4 cases = S$237.9M in losses
Largest single victim lost S$125M in crypto
🛡️
S$3.4B+ lost since 2019
Cumulative total across all scam types

If you or someone you know has been a victim, early action dramatically increases recovery chances.

Get a Free Case Assessment →

Source: SPF Annual Scams & Cybercrime Brief 2024 · February 2025

All identities anonymised

Resolved Case Outcomes

A record of successfully resolved investigations. Client identities protected under PDPA.

✓
Investment Scam · Crypto Recovery RECOVERED

Male professional, 42, approached after losing SGD 280,000 to a fake crypto trading platform. Investigation traced wallet addresses across 4 exchanges. Partial recovery of SGD 195,000 achieved within 11 weeks.

⏱ 11 weeks 💰 SGD 195K recovered 📅 Q4 2024
✓
Romance Scam · Asset Tracing RESOLVED

Female retiree, 58, defrauded of SGD 140,000 over 8 months via WhatsApp romance scam. Perpetrator identified as overseas syndicate operating from Southeast Asia. Evidence package submitted to SPF resulting in formal investigation.

⏱ 6 weeks 📋 SPF case filed 📅 Q3 2024
✓
Business Email Compromise PARTIAL RECOVERY

SME in logistics sector intercepted a fraudulent wire transfer request impersonating a supplier. SGD 320,000 transferred before detection. Forensic email analysis confirmed spoofed domain; bank recall initiated. SGD 210,000 frozen pending legal proceedings.

⏱ 3 weeks 💰 SGD 210K frozen 📅 Q3 2024
✓
Pig Butchering Scam RECOVERED

Young professional, 29, lured into a fake investment platform via Telegram after months of relationship-building. Lost SGD 85,000. On-chain tracing identified the receiving wallet cluster; coordinated action with overseas law enforcement recovered SGD 62,000.

⏱ 8 weeks 💰 SGD 62K recovered 📅 Q2 2024
✓
Govt. Impersonation Scam RESOLVED

Elderly victim, 71, deceived by caller posing as MAS officer. Transferred SGD 55,000 over three transactions. Digital forensics traced call routing infrastructure; full police report filed. Family supported throughout the process with emotional and legal guidance.

⏱ 4 weeks 📋 Full report filed 📅 Q1 2024
✓
Fake Broker · Forex Scam PARTIAL RECOVERY

Mid-career professional invested SGD 175,000 via an unregulated forex platform not on the MAS Investor Alert List. When attempting withdrawal, the platform demanded additional "tax fees." Investigation exposed the fraudulent entity and identified directors.

⏱ 7 weeks ⚖️ Civil action initiated 📅 Q1 2024
Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

"

Peter's team recovered SGD 195,000 of my crypto losses in under three months. I had given up hope completely. The way they explained every step, the transparency — I cannot recommend them enough. They treated this like it was their own money on the line.

JT
J.T.
Finance Professional, Singapore · Crypto Recovery
★★★★★
"

My mother fell victim to an impersonation scam and lost her retirement savings. Peter personally guided us through every stage — police reports, bank escalations, evidence gathering. The level of care for an elderly victim was exceptional. We are deeply grateful.

LM
L.M.
Family of Victim, Bishan · Govt. Impersonation
★★★★★
"

Our company was hit with a business email compromise that cost us SGD 320,000. Peter's forensic work was meticulous — he identified the spoofed domain, traced the funds, and coordinated with our bank to freeze the receiving account. Couldn't have done it without him.

RK
R.K.
Director, Logistics SME · BEC Fraud
★★★★★
"

I was embarrassed to admit I'd been scammed. Peter made me feel safe, not judged. Within 8 weeks my case was documented, submitted to authorities, and SGD 62,000 of my SGD 85,000 was recovered through blockchain tracing. Professional beyond words.

SW
S.W.
IT Professional, 29 · Pig Butchering Scam
★★★★★
🏅
PLRD Verified Licensed Investigator
Peter Lim Wei Hao
Licence No: PI/2019/0847
Issued by: Police Licensing & Regulatory Department (PLRD) · Singapore
✓ Private Security Industry Act (Cap. 250A) Compliant
✓ MAS Guidelines Adherent
✓ PDPA Registered Data Handler
✓ 15+ Years Financial Crime Experience
✓ Court-Admissible Evidence Specialist
As Featured In
ChannelNewsAsia
The Straits Times
BERITAHARIAN
8World
Business Times
About Peter Lim

A Name Trusted in Singapore's Investigative Community

Peter Lim has spent over fifteen years at the forefront of financial fraud investigation in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Beginning his career within the financial regulatory sector, he developed deep expertise in transaction analysis, financial crime patterns, and cross-border recovery frameworks.

Today, Peter leads a dedicated team of investigators, forensic analysts, and legal coordinators who combine technical precision with a client-first approach. Every case is handled with absolute confidentiality, strategic diligence, and an unwavering commitment to results.

His reputation is built on one principle: if the money moved, it can be found.

Credentials & Expertise
🎓
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
📜
Licensing
Licensed Private Investigator — Singapore Police Force Approved
🌏
Jurisdictions
Singapore · Malaysia · Indonesia · Hong Kong · International
🤝
Partners
Law enforcement agencies, legal firms, and financial institutions across the region
🔒
Confidentiality
All client engagements are protected under strict NDA and professional privilege
Why Choose Us

What Sets Peter Lim Apart

⚡

Rapid Response

We begin preliminary assessment within 24 hours of engagement to preserve evidence and prevent further asset dissipation.

🔬

Forensic Precision

Every piece of evidence gathered using forensically sound methodology, ensuring admissibility in Singapore courts and international tribunals.

👁

Absolute Discretion

All investigations conducted with complete confidentiality. We protect client identities at every stage.

📊

Transparent Updates

Clients receive regular progress briefings and full visibility into investigation status — no guessing, no waiting.

Case Results

Proven Track Record

A selection of successfully resolved cases. All client identities remain confidential.

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SGD 2.4M
Investment Scam — Full Recovery

After losing our company funds to a fraudulent investment scheme, Peter and his team traced every dollar across four jurisdictions and coordinated a full recovery within 8 months.

— Corporate Client, Singapore
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SGD 680K
Cryptocurrency Fraud — Partial Recovery

I thought my Bitcoin was gone forever. Peter's team used blockchain forensics to identify the scammer and coordinate with exchanges to freeze and recover the majority of my funds.

— Individual Client, Malaysia
“
SGD 1.1M
Romance Scam — Full Recovery

Peter handled my case with extraordinary sensitivity and professionalism. He not only traced the funds but provided evidence that led to the perpetrator's arrest by local authorities.

— Private Client, Singapore
Our Approach

The Investigation Process

1

Confidential Consultation

Free initial meeting to understand your situation and assess feasibility of recovery

2

Case Assessment

Detailed review of available evidence, transaction records, and legal pathways

3

Active Investigation

Forensic tracing, intelligence gathering, and evidence documentation

4

Legal Coordination

Liaison with legal counsel and authorities to initiate recovery proceedings

5

Recovery & Report

Asset recovery execution and comprehensive case report delivered to client

Scam Checker

Check a Suspicious
Entity or Account

Enter a bank account number, crypto wallet address, company name, or phone number to check it against our database of known fraud entities reported in Singapore.

Common searches — click to check:
Fintana XTrade Profits Exchange SG TradeStar Capital CryptoYield Pro +65 8123 4567 SGD Mutual Growth Asia FX Partners
Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

How long does a fraud investigation typically take?+

Timelines vary depending on case complexity and jurisdictions involved. Simple cases may resolve in 4–8 weeks, while complex cross-border recoveries can take 6–18 months. We provide a realistic estimate after the initial case assessment.

Is my case fully confidential?+

Absolutely. All client engagements are covered by a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement from day one. We never disclose client identities or case details to any third party without explicit written consent.

Is there a minimum case amount?+

We generally accept cases involving losses of SGD 20,000 and above. However, we evaluate every case individually — contact us for a free consultation and we will advise whether your case is viable.

Do you offer No Recovery, No Fee arrangements?+

Yes, for qualifying cases we offer contingency-based fee arrangements where our fees are tied to successful recovery. This is assessed case by case based on the strength of available evidence.

Can you investigate cryptocurrency scams?+

Yes. We have dedicated blockchain forensics capability and work with licensed cryptocurrency exchanges across Asia to trace and freeze fraudulent wallets. We have successfully recovered digital assets for clients across the region.

Do you work with overseas clients?+

Yes. We regularly work with clients based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, and Australia. Consultations can be conducted remotely and we are experienced in cross-border recovery proceedings.

Contact

Begin Your
Recovery Today

Every day matters in fraud recovery. Reach out confidentially and our team will respond within hours.

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OfficeSingapore (Address provided upon appointment)
📞
Phone (Call)+65 3107 2096
📱
WhatsApp+65 8369 9800
✉
Emailcontact@peterlim.sg
🕐
Response TimeWithin 24 hours · Emergency line available
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