Which Singapore Home Team agencies were impersonated by fake websites?

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Singapore Home Team Agencies Impersonated by Over 500 Fake Websites

More than 500 fake websites impersonating the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and seven of its agencies have been identified and taken down. These fraudulent sites replicated official branding and content, potentially misleading the public. Investigations to date have found no evidence of these fake websites being used for scams or phishing activities, nor have any MHA or Home Team agency systems been compromised.
Singapore Police Force and Central Narcotics Bureau

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) were among the Home Team agencies whose official presence was mimicked by the fake websites. The Home Ministry stated that these fraudulent sites copied the branding and available content from the genuine websites of these law enforcement bodies.
Singapore Civil Defence Force and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) also had their identities impersonated. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that the fake websites were detected by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) on August 10 and were subsequently removed by August 11.
Singapore Prison Service, HTX, and HTA

Further agencies affected by this impersonation campaign included the Singapore Prison Service (SPS), the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) itself, and the Home Team Academy (HTA). The MHA indicated that it continues to monitor the situation and collaborates with relevant partners to address any further instances of impersonation.

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