Sarawak Police Bust Seven Online Scam Syndicates, Arrest 42 Suspects

Sarawak online scams investigation involving police raids and seized computer equipment

KUCHING, Nov 12 – Sarawak police have arrested 42 people after dismantling seven suspected online scam syndicates in a series of raids across the state. The arrests followed seven operations under Op Magpie last month. Police carried out the raids in Bintulu, Kuching, Padawan, Miri and Sibu. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Saifullizan Ishak said the […]

Elderly Woman Loses RM342,000 in Online Casino Investment Scam

Elderly woman checking her smartphone in an illustrative online investment scam scene.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – A 66-year-old retired woman has reportedly lost RM342,000 after falling victim to an alleged online casino investment scam. The woman was promised attractive returns through an investment scheme. However, she has yet to receive any profits. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said the victim first received a […]

35 Foreigners Arrested in Penang Love Scam and Gold Investment Fraud Crackdown

Police investigation into a suspected love scam and gold investment fraud syndicate in Penang

BALIK PULAU, Nov 4 – Police have arrested 35 foreign nationals suspected of operating an online love scam and gold investment fraud syndicate in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Most of the suspects are from China, while one is from Taiwan. They are aged between 18 and 46. Balik Pulau OCPD Asst Comm Anuwal Ab Wahab said […]