Singapore Ties to Multibillion Dollar Scam Case in Spotlight (2)

The alleged head of a Cambodian criminal ring and his associates set up a family office in Singapore that claimed to receive tax breaks, while also building relationships with firms backed by state investor Temasek Holdings Pte and spending millions on properties in the city-state.

Chen Zhi, the chairman of Prince Holding Group, heads what US prosecutors say is one of the largest transnational criminal organizations in Asia. He and multiple associates, including three Singapore citizens, were sanctioned by US authorities Tuesday over their alleged involvement in a ring that used cryptocurrency to launder billions generated from online investment ...