SIBU: A plumber lost RM106,300 to a non-existent investment scam recently.
Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili confirmed the case, sayingpolice received a report from the 50-something victim on Monday (Jan 2).
Investigations showed that the victim had seen a social media advertisement from HUOBI Global Company in December 2021 that promised a high return on investment.
Later, the victim contacted the suspect via WhatsApp and wasinformed him of the various investment packages promising a 50 percent return.
“Without a shadow of a doubt, the victim made RM106,300 in transfers to 10 bank accounts over the course of 28 transactions from Dec 19, 2021 until July 4 last year.
“The victim was also promised an investment profit of RM800,000 in September last year but, the victim neverreceived any profit ever since,” he said.
Zulkipli said the victim invested in the scheme from his savings and loans from his family and friends.
The local police chief advised the public to always check with Bank Negara Malaysia before making any online investments in order to avoid falling victim to fraud.
The public can also contact the CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559 or 03-26101599, or follow Facebook pages of @CyberCrimeAlertRMP and @JSJKPDRM.
