Cops bust online investment scam syndicate in Seremban
The illegal syndicate promoted non-existent online investment schemes through messaging platforms, according to the police.
SEREMBAN : Police have crippled an online investment scam syndicate known as the 'Ah Kit Group' following a raid in Taman Bukit Kepayang here last Sunday.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Ahmad Dzaffir Yussof said a team from the state commercial crime investigation department arrested nine locals based on intelligence gathered on the illegal syndicate that was operating out of several premises.
He said the suspects arrested were aged between 21 and 35, and that police also seized 33 mobile phones, nine laptops, seven vehicles, and 14 notebooks.
'Investigations revealed the syndicate had been operating since January, using a house as a call centre to promote non-existent online investment schemes through messaging platforms such as Tantan, Tinder, Telegram, and Facebook.
'The group primarily targeted victims from neighbouring countries,' he said in a statement today.
According to Dzaffir, the syndicate paid a monthly salary of RM3,000 to call centre operators and used gated residential areas as hostels and operational bases.
He said the group lured victims by claiming to represent legitimate companies and promising high returns on investments.
'Once the victims transferred their money, the syndicate gave various excuses to delay or avoid payouts, eventually cutting off all contact,' he added.
Although the victims were not Malaysians, Dzaffir reminded the public to remain vigilant and not be easily deceived by online investment offers that promise quick and lucrative returns.
All suspects have been remanded for four days starting April 28. The case is being investigated under Sections 420 and 120(b) of the Penal Code.
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