Scammers allegedly pose as MAS officials to dupe man of over S$1.1 million; 24 people arrested

Victim loses $1.1m over a week to government officials impersonation scam in Singapore; 24 arrested

The victim had been contacted by scammers posing as MAS officers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Scammers allegedly pose as MAS officials to dupe man of over S$1.1 million; 24 people arrested

Besides the arrests, the police are also investigating another nine people for their suspected involvement in the scam.

Police Arrest 24 After Victim Loses $1.1 Million to Scammers Impersonating MAS Officers

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15-year-old among 24 arrested, 9 being investigated over government official impersonation scam

A 15-year-old were among 24 persons arrested for their suspected involvement in a government official impersonation scam. Another nine are assisting with investigations.This follows an island-wide anti-scam enforcement operation conducted between Oct 23 and 24.The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a press release on Sunday (Oct 26) that those arrested are aged between 15 and 34, while those assisting with investigations are between 16 and 70.…