Number and Proportion of Singaporeans Charged with Offences under Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act

Debated in Parliament on 3 Feb 2020.

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11 individuals have been charged under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, with two being Singaporeans.
The amounts allegedly involved in support of terrorism-related activities ranged from $60 to $1,200.
Authorities emphasized that all cases are treated seriously, as any support for terrorism, regardless of amount, threatens national security.

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Sylvia Lim

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) how many persons have been charged in court with offences under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act; (b) of the persons so charged, how many and what proportion are Singaporeans; and (c) what is the range of the amounts allegedly collected or provided by the accused persons in support of terrorism-related activities.

K Shanmugam

To date, 11 individuals have been charged under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, of whom two are Singaporeans.

The amounts involved ranged from $60 to $1,200. Police treat every case seriously. Any support for terrorism-related activities, no matter the amount, threatens our national security.

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11 individuals have been charged under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, with two being Singaporeans.
The amounts allegedly involved in support of terrorism-related activities ranged from $60 to $1,200.
Authorities emphasized that all cases are treated seriously, as any support for terrorism, regardless of amount, threatens national security.

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Number and Proportion of Singaporeans Charged with Offences under Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act

Debated in Parliament on 3 Feb 2020.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

11 individuals have been charged under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, with two being Singaporeans.
The amounts allegedly involved in support of terrorism-related activities ranged from $60 to $1,200.
Authorities emphasized that all cases are treated seriously, as any support for terrorism, regardless of amount, threatens national security.

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Sylvia Lim

K Shanmugam

To date, 11 individuals have been charged under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, of whom two are Singaporeans.

The amounts involved ranged from $60 to $1,200. Police treat every case seriously. Any support for terrorism-related activities, no matter the amount, threatens our national security.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

11 individuals have been charged under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, with two being Singaporeans.
The amounts allegedly involved in support of terrorism-related activities ranged from $60 to $1,200.
Authorities emphasized that all cases are treated seriously, as any support for terrorism, regardless of amount, threatens national security.

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Number and Proportion of Singaporeans Charged with Offences under Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act

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Sylvia Lim

K Shanmugam

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Number and Proportion of Singaporeans Charged with Offences under Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act

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Sylvia Lim

K Shanmugam

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