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Electrician loses RM150,000 after being cheated by non-existent investment syndicate

Electrician loses RM150,000 after being cheated by non-existent investment syndicate

KUALA TERENGGANU, JULY 19 — An electrician lost RM150,000 after being scammed by a non-existent investment syndicate earlier this month. Kuala Terengganu District Police Chief, ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that on July 3, the 48-year-old man received a message from a female suspect offering an investment scheme via the WhatsApp application. He said the […]

Melaka Police Dismantle Online Investment Scam Call Centre

MELAKA, June 12  -- The police dismantled a 'call centre' syndicate suspected of being involved in a non-existent online investment scam with the arrest of 12 individuals in two raids at Taman Krubong Perdana here early on Wednesday morning. Acting Melaka Tengah district police chief Supt Halim Abas said that those detained comprised 10 male Chinese nationals, in addition to a local man and woman, all aged between 23 and 47 years. "In the first raid at 2.30 am, a team from the Melaka Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) arrested six individuals, consisting of five male Chinese nationals and one local man, all aged between 23 and 43 years. "Meanwhile, the second raid at 3 am led to the arrest of five more male Chinese nationals and a local woman, all aged between 27 and 47 years," he said at a press conference at the Melaka contingent police headquarters (IPK) here today. Commenting further, Halim said that the results of the social media analysis experts' review found that both syndicates engaged in online investment fraud activities that do not exist and are suspected of targeting Chinese citizens through digital platforms. It was said that the investigation found that both syndicates had started operating since early June and were using the MiChat application to communicate with the victims. The investigation results also found that all the suspects acted as customer service representatives who contacted target customers and provided explanations about online investments that could be accessed through the given link. "Interested victims would choose the offered investment and make payments managed by other syndicate members who are still at large," he said. Halim said that in the raid, the police also seized 12 sets of monitors, mouses and keyboards, 12 CPU units, 12 mobile phones, as well as two sets of modems and routers worth approximately RM40,000, which were believed to be used for conducting the activities. He said the investigation was conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code read together with Section 120B of the Penal Code and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, and all suspects have been remanded from June 10 to June 23. He also advised the public to be more cautious before making any money transfer transactions and to check with the bank or police if they feel suspicious about any financial dealings. "The public is also advised to check phone numbers and account numbers through the Semak Mule website before making any transactions, and to immediately contact the bank or the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 if they fall victim to cyber fraud," he added. -- BERNAMA

MELAKA, June 12  — The police dismantled a ‘call centre’ syndicate suspected of being involved in a non-existent online investment scam with the arrest of 12 individuals in two raids at Taman Krubong Perdana here early on Wednesday morning. Acting Melaka Tengah district police chief Supt Halim Abas said that those detained comprised 10 male […]

Elderly Woman Cheated Out Of RM327,600 In Phone Scam

KUANTAN, May 12 2026 — A 76-year-old woman lost RM327,600 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate posing as police officers. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the victim received a call from an individual posing as a police officer from Sarawak, who claimed that her identity card number had been linked […]

YB Fahmi Chairs Strategic Meeting as Online Scam Losses Surge Past RM300 Million

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 APRIL — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today chaired a Strategic Coordination Meeting on Tackling Scam Issues at Angkasapuri, Kota Media, as authorities intensify efforts to combat the growing threat of online fraud. The meeting focused on rising trends in online scam risks and their financial impact, particularly involving online fraud and non-existent investment schemes, which have shown a significant increase annually since 2023. Participants agreed on several immediate measures, including enhanced data sharing, strengthening investigation and prosecution processes, and improving the legal framework. Efforts will also be made to reinforce staffing at the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to boost response capabilities. According to figures presented at the meeting, online scam cases alone recorded losses exceeding RM134 million in 2026, while non-existent investment scams accounted for more than RM188 million in losses within just the first three months of the year. Fahmi urged Malaysians to remain vigilant against online scam tactics by verifying information through legitimate sources. He cautioned the public against being easily deceived by offers that appear too good to be true and stressed the importance of protecting oneself and family members. Victims or those suspecting scams are advised to immediately report to the NSRC via the hotline 997. The meeting was attended by Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah, Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) Director at Bukit Aman Rusdi Mohd Isa, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Attorney General’s Chambers, Bank Negara Malaysia, National Security Council, National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Securities Commission Malaysia, National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, NSRC, representatives from the banking industry, and telecommunications companies. -- Minutes MY / Igneseous Noris -- Photo: FB Fahmi Fadzil

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 APRIL — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today chaired a Strategic Coordination Meeting on Tackling Scam Issues at Angkasapuri, Kota Media, as authorities intensify efforts to combat the growing threat of online fraud. The meeting focused on rising trends in online scam risks and their financial impact, particularly involving online fraud and non-existent […]