A Malaysian man will be charged in Singapore on Jan. 15, 2026, for a scam involving fake officials and $10,000 in stolen valuables.

A 31-year-old Malaysian man is set to be charged in Singapore on January 15, 2026, over a scam where a victim handed over $10,000 in valuables after being impersonated by fake UnionPay and MAS officials. Police say he was arrested while attempting to re-enter Singapore after collecting the items and transferring them to Malaysia. Authorities believe he was part of a larger syndicate involved in multiple similar cases. Under new Singaporean laws effective November 2025, scammers face mandatory caning and up to 10 years in prison. Police warn of a rising trend of Malaysian nationals aiding scams by collecting illicit funds in Singapore.