Bistro manager charged for defraud in getting workers’ permits
KUCHING: A bistro manager was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here on three counts of defrauding a businessman in relation to obtaining five foreign workers’ permits, causing the victim to lose RM20,950. Kenny, 39, from Jambusan, pleaded not guilty to three charges under Section 420 of the Penal Code which were read before Magistrate Manson […]
RM300k lost in fake beer and cigarette deal
MIRI: A 49-year-old man here found himself over RM300,000 poorer after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme by an individual posing as his old friend. The unsuspecting victim, who also owns a company, was enticed by the suspect’s offer of discounted beer and cigarettes, which he claimed were available at a lower price than the […]
Internet banking fraud: Chong goes to parliament
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen who has been vocal about internet banking fraud is taking it up to the next level. Chong, who is Stampin MP, said due to banks’ refusal to take responsibility for such fraud cases, he had submitted three parliamentary questions on this issue for the coming […]
BNM collaborates with banks to combat fraud cases
KUCHING: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has urged all licensed banks to ensure proper communication for cases of unauthorised transactions, as well as fair redress for customers who have taken necessary steps to protect themselves and have not acted fraudulently. It said all banks have been reminded to ensure that they provide the appropriate assistance and […]
Not guilty plea for fraud
KUCHING: A logistic company manager pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today on two charges of fraud amounting to RM 1 million for the purchase of a luxury car. The 42-year old accused was allegedly asking the 58-year old complainant to deposit RM100,000 to a car dealer company for the purchase of the […]
Housewife falls victim to Macau scam
MIRI: It has happened yet again. This time a housewife has told police that she was fleeced out of RM5,900 after she fell for a Macau scam. The 23-year-old from Kampung Batu 1 said she received a call from someone posing as a police officer from IPD Kuantan, Pahang early this month, claiming a company […]
Rise in fraud cases
KUCHING: Love, non-existent loans and e-commerce fraud cases saw a drastic increase of 68.42 percent during the first three months of this year, registering losses estimated at RM11 million. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said during the period under review, a total of 576 cases were reported as compared to only 342 cases with […]
Focus to be on issues such as online fraud
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is working to turn its focus on handling complex issues such as online fraud. Its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said that enforcement officers need to attend specific courses to learn forensic accounting and so on in order to learn how to detect fraud. “We will […]
Beware of ‘scratch and win’ scams
PADAWAN: Police here recorded 20 cases of ‘scratch and win’ contest scams with losses amounting to RM88,679 from Jan 1 to Nov 30 this year. Padawan CCID chief ASP Tina Manchu said last month, complaints of fraud cases involving ‘scratch and win’ companies had increased with the companies active in holding such contests around Siburan. […]
Couple faces 15 counts of fraud
Socso offence KUCHING: A couple has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with committing 15 counts of fraud and causing the Social Security Organisation (Socso) to lose RM26,019.40. Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid said the couple, who are in their 40s, were charged under Section 420 of the Penal […]
