Filipino on trial for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate says she travelled there for an office job, wanted to return home
A Filipino woman on trial in Singapore claims she traveled to Cambodia for a legitimate office job, not to participate in a scam. The 35-year-old is accused of being part of a syndicate that targeted victims in Singapore through impersonation scams. Her defense argues that she was trapped in a scam compound and only sought to return home.
- ▪De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban is accused of belonging to a criminal group in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- ▪She claims she initially went to Cambodia for employment and was unaware of the scam activities.
- ▪The syndicate is believed to have caused losses exceeding S$40 million (US$31 million) through their operations.
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