Cyber Command (Singapore)

Cyber Command
AbbreviationCyberCom
Agency overview
Formed3 July 2026
Preceding agency
Jurisdictional structure
National agencySingapore
Operations jurisdictionSingapore
Governing bodyGovernment of Singapore
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPolice Cantonment Complex
Elected officers responsible
Agency executives
  • SAC Justin Wong, Commander CyberCom
  • DAC Gregory Kang, Deputy Commander
  • AC Aileen Yap, Deputy Commander (Cyber Operations)[1]
Parent agencyMinistry of Home Affairs

The Cyber Command (CyberCom) is a line unit of the Singapore Police Force (SPF). It was established in July 2026 as part of its strategy to combat cybercrime.[2] It primarily targets online scams and other cybercrime activities.

It is led by the Commander of Cyber Command and assisted by a Deputy Commander.

Overview

First announced in May 2026,[3] the CyberCom was formed on 3 July 2026 in an effort by the SPF to unify its cyber capabilities targeting scams and cybercrimes.[4] It absorbed officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Commercial Affairs Department,[5] including the Anti-Scam Centre.[2]

Structure

CyberCom is led by a Commander, who is supported by a Deputy Commander.[6]

There are seven divisions within the CyberCom:

  1. Cyber Operations Centre
  2. Investigations Division
  3. Intelligence Division
  4. Scams Public Education Officer
  5. Partnerships & Engagement Division
  6. Technology & Development Division
  7. Planning & Corporate Services Division

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Inside Singapore's Scam War: PM Lawrence Wong Visits the SPF's Cyber Command". Singapore Police Force. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 "New cyber command targets scammers in Singapore". The Straits Times. 3 July 2026. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Singapore police to set up new unit to better combat scams and cybercrime". CNA. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "New SPF Cyber Command aims to be 'tip of the spear' in fight against scams". CNA. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "'Not a typical police unit': SPF integrates civilian and uniformed anti-scam, cybercrime-fighting capabilities to form new Cyber Command". AsiaOne. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Our People". www.police.gov.sg. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
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