KUANTAN: Pahang has detected a fraud syndicate in land application matters in the Bentong district involving land owned by the state government.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the syndicate was offering land expropriation deals by asking the public to make payments and sign documents before the process was implemented.
“I would like to emphasize that the Pahang State Government has not appointed any individual, agent or company to carry out the affairs of state government land expropriation outside the procedures set by law.
“The state government will not compromise on any attempt to deceive the people or misuse the name of the state government, and strict legal action will be taken against those involved,” he said in a statement today.
He said the public is advised not to make any payments, sign documents or carry out land-related transactions without first obtaining confirmation from the Pahang State Land and Mines Director’s Office or the relevant District and Land Office.
Meanwhile, Wan Rosdy said members of the public who feel they have been deceived are asked to file a report with the authorities for further action.
“The state government remains committed to ensuring that every land administration matter is carried out transparently, with integrity and in compliance with the law. Check first, don’t trust easily and never fall victim to fraud,” he said.
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