A 23-year-old crypto scammer was arrested at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint after allegedly swindling over $1 million from a victim in a fake investment scheme. As a blockchain analyst, I dissect the red flags in this case—from suspicious bank withdrawals to the illusion of quick riches—and why due diligence matters more than ever in DeFi. If you think "this won't happen to me," the on-chain data suggests otherwise.

A 23-year-old man was arrested at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint while attempting to flee the country after allegedly scamming a woman out of over $1 million in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. As a blockchain analyst, I break down how the scam unfolded, why banks flagged the suspicious transactions, and what this case reveals about crypto fraud trends in Southeast Asia. Learn how to spot red flags before you become the next victim.