What items did the second victim surrender to the scammers?

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The second victim surrendered gold bars and other valuables to individuals impersonating Singapore government officials.

The second victim in the scam handed over gold bars valued at over S$20,000, in addition to other valuables estimated to be worth approximately S$10,000. These items were collected by two Malaysian men, aged 30 and 40, who were arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint. The victims were led to believe that these men were acting as officers on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Gold Bars and Valuables Collected

The second victim specifically surrendered gold bars exceeding S$20,000 in value. Alongside the gold, she also gave up other valuables that were appraised at around S$10,000. This collection of assets was part of a scheme where scammers, posing as MAS officials, convinced the woman that her bank accounts were linked to money laundering activities and that the items were required for an investigation.
Arrest at Woodlands Checkpoint

The two Malaysian men were apprehended at Woodlands Checkpoint while allegedly in possession of the collected cash and valuables, totalling more than S$39,000. Their arrest followed investigations by the police Cyber Command, with support from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Preliminary findings suggest the men were involved in collecting these assets before passing them to other individuals and departing Singapore.
Impersonation Scam Method

The incidents, reported on July 24 and July 28, followed a consistent pattern. Scammers contacted women, claiming to be officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. They falsely informed the victims that their bank accounts were implicated in money laundering. In the first case, a victim handed over S$9,000 in cash, believing it was necessary for "investigations."

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