Woman held for cooking oil scam in Lahad Datu
Published on: Wed, Aug 06, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The detained suspect. LAHAD DATU: A foreign woman has been arrested for allegedly cheating the public by collecting payments for subsidised cooking oil she never delivered. District police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said she was detained by the district's Commercial Crime Investigation Division after a victim lodged a report.
Advertisement The suspect had claimed to offer wholesale prices for cooking oil but used the money collected to settle personal debts instead. Initial checks also revealed that she did not hold a Scheduled Controlled Goods licence from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. She is being held for investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, and police have reminded the public to be wary of unlicensed sellers, especially when dealing with subsidised goods. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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