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Organised crime in Singapore
Founded1820
Founding locationSingapore
TerritoryActive in many parts of Singapore,
China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Fujian
EthnicityChinese, Cantonese
MembershipGhee Hin Kongsi, Hokkiens, Hakka, Teochew
Criminal activitiesRacketeering, drug trafficking, corruption, dacoity, smuggling, entryism, extortion, loan sharking, human trafficking, money laundering, robbery, gambling, bribery, skimming and murder
AlliesTiandihui, Triads, Salakau

Organised crime in Singapore has a long history with secret societies such as Ghee Hin Kongsi carrying out their activities in the 19th century. These organized groups hold great relevance to Singaporean modern history. Since 1890, organized groups began fading from Singapore, decline in street organized crime in the past years due to legislation has been put place to ensure authorities suppress the activities of criminal gangs. Contemporary Singapore witnessed a significant rise in other forms of crime —organised cyber-crime. [citation needed]

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