Heed warning on scams
KUCHING: Public complacency and ignorance towards scam syndicates are among the main reasons why scams continue to occur. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail, the people are aware of the syndicates but some do not consider the matter important until they become victims of scams. “We have always made announcements on the issue […]
Three detained for using fake Datuk, Datin titles
MELAKA: Three people, including a married couple, became the first individuals in the country to be detained under the Offences Relating to the Awards Act 2017, after allegedly using fake ‘Datuk’ and ‘Datin’ titles as well as organising a dinner for the elite association and Gabungan Datuk-Datuk Malaysia (GDDM). Melaka police chief Datuk Abdul Majid Mohd Ali said all of them were detained […]
Man nabbed for sale of non-existent property
Land sale scam KUCHING: Police have arrested a man they believe is involved in three cases of fraudulent sales of a non-existent piece of land in Santubong. Kuching deputy police chief, Supt Merbin Lisa said on Jan 8 this year, police received a report from a civil servant who was cheated by a man known […]
40 months’ jail, whipping for fraud
KUCHING: A 39-year-old man was sentenced to 40 months in jail and six strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to fraud for the payment of driving class fees on Friday (Sept 25). Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid told that the man was charged in the Kuching Magistrate’s Court […]
‘Don’t be fooled by bank scammers’
KUCHING: The public is urged to be more careful and not be fooled by the various methods of scams by fraud syndicates which have occurred recently these days. Kuching district acting police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said that currently, Maybank — through its official Facebook page — are advising the public to be careful and […]
Man loses RM226k to Macau Scam
MIRI: An elderly man ended up poorer by RM226,450 after the victim was duped by a Macau Scam syndicate. He lost the money after being told that a package containing his photo, credit card and identification card was being used for scamming purposes. Miri district police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah who confirmed the case […]
Manager loses RM66,695 in parcel scam
KUANTAN: A company manager from Raub claimed to have lost RM66,695 to a parcel scam syndicate early this month. Pahang Commercial Criminal Investigation head Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 27-year-old victim recently befriended a woman who claimed to be residing in the United Kingdom. The woman told him that she would be visiting him here soon and […]
Police report lodged against fraud syndicate
KUCHING: A police report was filed against a fraud syndicate which used the identity of Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat in a bid to solicit a sum of RM4,900 from Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam on Sunday. Razi, when contacted, said the scammer used WhatsApp and the phone number 01115155790. He initially received a […]
