Which specific government agency did the scammers impersonate?

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The scammers impersonated officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Two Malaysian men were arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for their alleged involvement in scams where individuals posed as officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The suspects are believed to have collected over S$39,000 in cash, gold bars, and valuables from victims.
Impersonation of MAS Officials

The scams involved callers who identified themselves as officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). These individuals contacted victims, claiming their bank accounts were linked to money laundering activities. This impersonation was central to the deception used to extract funds and assets.
Collection of Illicit Gains

In one instance, a victim handed over S$9,000 in cash to an individual, believing it was for an ongoing investigation. In a separate case, another victim surrendered gold bars valued at over S$20,000 and other valuables estimated at approximately S$10,000. Both victims were led to believe they were cooperating with legitimate authorities.
Arrest and Investigation

The two Malaysian men, aged 30 and 40, were detained after police identified them through ground inquiries and investigations, with assistance from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Preliminary findings suggest the men collected the illicit items before passing them to unknown individuals and leaving Singapore. Authorities believe the pair may be connected to other similar impersonation scams.

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