RM2.9m in loss from scam operations
KUCHING: Police found that government officials, private agency employees, students and housewives, have emerged as primary targets of scam operations in the city. According to Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, the victims span a wide age range, from 19 to 70 years old. He shared that in the first quarter of 2024, the district […]
Sarawak sees dip in scams, uptick in losses
KUCHING: Police recorded fewer scam cases in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said a total of 451 scam cases involving losses amounting to RM20.1 million, were recorded by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) from Jan 1 to Mar 23 this […]
Beware of scam using immigration officers’ identities offering freeing of detainees
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department is cautioning the public to be vigilant and not to be deceived if they receive any messages, whether through short messaging service (SMS) or other messaging platforms, offering services to release arrested individuals believed to have a working relationship with them. Kuala Lumpur Immigration director, Wan Mohammed Saupee […]
Company director loses a record RM11 mln to crypto-investment scam
KUALA LUMPUR: A company director lost RM11,130,123 in a cryptocurrency investment scheme called ‘CCERX’ advertised on Facebook last September. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) deputy director (Investigation) Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the loss was the single largest case of crypto-investment fraud. “The 60-year-old man lodged a police report on Jan 30 at […]
Crypto scam leaves bistro owner RM370k poorer
KUCHING: A bistro owner has found himself facing a staggering loss of RM370,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam that started in October 2021. The unfortunate incident began when the man in his late 40s, was introduced to a cryptocurrency investment named ‘Sat Coin’ by an acquaintance. The suspect had presented two investment […]
BNM does not endorse any investment scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has advised the public not to be deceived by videos, postings or messages that misuse its name, logo or senior officer’s name. In a statement yesterday, the central bank said action will be taken against the perpetrators. “It is important to remember that BNM does not endorse any investment […]
‘Policeman’ scammed civil servant of RM17,000
SARIKEI: A civil servant was left RM17,000 poorer after falling prey to a scam involving a bogus policeman. The incident happened on Wednesday (Jan 17) when the woman in her 30s, received a call from an individual who disguised as a ‘policeman’ from Peninsula Malaysia. Acting Sarikei police chief DSP Benedict Faris said that the […]
Land scams get Premier’s attention
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has issued a warning to the public regarding suspiciously low-priced offers for land lots. He highlighted that this issue of land scams often occurs when people migrate to Kuching, where individuals deceive others by selling land lots and falsely claiming ownership. “People unknowingly buy these […]
Retiree loses RM170,000 in money laundering scam
BINTULU: A retiree in her 50s lost RM170,000 to scammers who deceived her into believing she was involved in money laundering activities. In mid-September, the woman received a call from an unknown individual claiming to represent Pos Laju. The caller asserted that an item, purportedly sent in the victim’s name, contained a debit card belonging […]
Housewife loses RM10,000 in job scam
MIRI: A housewife here lost RM10,000 in a fake job scam after she was lured by the lucrative commissions. According to Miri district police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the victim in her 50’s, lodged a police report on October 13. “The victim saw an advertisement offering a commission-based part time job on facebook on […]
