Singapore Investigates Worldcoin for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
🔍 Singapore has launched an investigation into Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project that collects personal data, for possible money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has announced an investigation into seven individuals offering unlicensed services to sell Worldcoin accounts and tokens.
- These activities may violate the Payment Services Act 2019.
- The sale of Worldcoin accounts and tokens may be used for criminal activities.
Global attention on Worldcoin
- In 2023, regulators in India, South Korea, Kenya, Germany, and Brazil suspended Worldcoin’s biometric data collection.
- In Europe, GDPR compliance concerns have also been raised.
Be careful when selling accounts
- Singapore police warn against selling Worldcoin accounts.
- Gan Kim Yong stressed the importance of data protection standards to prevent crimes.
Be vigilant and careful with cryptocurrency projects!