Singapore police arrest 22-year-old Malaysian linked to cross-border scam syndicate

Authorities in Singapore are set to charge a 22-year-old Malaysian man for his alleged involvement in a government-official impersonation scam, police said.

His apprehension brings the total number of Malaysians arrested in the city-state since March for allegedly assisting scam syndicates to 28.

The suspect was arrested after a victim reported being defrauded by individuals posing as a bank employee and a Singapore police officer.

Investigators believe a transnational scam syndicate tasked the man with collecting cash and jewelry from victims and passing the valuables to other operatives in Singapore and Malaysia.

If convicted, the suspect faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $391,000, or both.