KUCHING: Police picked up five suspects, including a woman, in a raid on two condominiums here on Monday (Aug 7) in connection with a part-time job scam.
The condominiums served as their call centre.
Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the raid took place on Aug 7, around 8 pm.
“We seized 45 ATM cards issued by various bank accounts, 21 mobile phones, three vehicles, three computer units, two modems and Wi-Fi router sets.
“Initial findings suggest that the syndicate operated from the call centre, and was involving in manipulating bank accounts and transferring funds from accounts to predetermined accounts.
“The victims were primarily local residents and individuals from Indonesia. It is believed that the syndicate has been active since June 2023,” said Mancha.
The suspects are remanded for a period of four days from Aug 8 to 12.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, and liable to a fine upon conviction.
Additionally, the case is being investigated under Section 120B of the Penal Code, where offenders can be jailed for a term not exceeding six months, or face a fine, or both.
