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The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Government executive loses RM385k EPF savings to online scam in Kuching
KUCHING: A government agency assistant executive in his 50s was cheated out of RM385,000 from his Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings in an online scam. The victim received a call from a fraudster posing as a police officer from the Penang Police Contingent Headquarters. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the scammer accused the victim of involvement in money laundering activities and claimed he was wanted by authorities. 'The suspect instructed the victim to withdraw his EPF savings and hand it over for investigation purposes,' he said in a statement. The victim only realised he had been deceived after being pressured for additional payments. Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Bank officer loses RM241,700 to online vehicle scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A bank officer lost RM241,700 after falling victim to an online vehicle scam while attempting to purchase a four-wheel drive. Kuala Terengganu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor said the 52-year-old victim lodged a report at the district police station at 9.37am yesterday. He said on July 4, at 12.30pm, the victim came across a used car advertisement on Facebook by a company allegedly based in West Port, Port Klang, Selangor. "The victim was interested in buying a 2017 Toyota Hilux 2.4. He clicked on the link, which redirected him to WhatsApp, supposedly for the next step in the purchase," he said. The man was then contacted by an individual who requested a copy of his identity card and several payments to proceed with the transaction. Between July 9 and 21, the victim made 40 transactions to 18 different bank accounts, amounting to RM241,700. Azli said the scammer later demanded an additional RM31,000, claiming it was for customs fingerprint verification. "This led the victim to suspect he had been duped, and he stopped further payments," he said. The four-wheel drive was never delivered. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Bank officer loses RM241,700 in online vehicle scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A bank officer lost his entire savings, including EPF funds, amounting to RM241,700 in an elaborate online vehicle purchase scam. The victim, a 52-year-old man, fell prey to a fraudulent advertisement for a used four-wheel-drive vehicle on Facebook. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor stated that the incident began on July 4 when the victim responded to the advertisement. He communicated with the supposed seller via WhatsApp and was asked to provide a copy of his identity card along with an advance payment. 'Between July 9 and 21, the victim made 40 transactions to eight different accounts, totalling RM241,700,' Azli said. The scam escalated when the suspect demanded an additional RM31,000 for alleged fingerprinting costs at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. The victim realised he had been deceived and lodged a police report yesterday morning. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - Bernama
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Daily Express
Businessman denies charges of cheating over ceremonial attire
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: A 40-year-old businessman was charged with cheating a man of RM6,000 over the purchase of gold accessories for a full dress uniform in connection with securing a 'Datuk' title from Pahang. Ling Ow Ee ( pic ) pleaded not guilty to three counts of cheating before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga on Thursday. He was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between one and ten years, whipping, and a fine, upon conviction. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Businessman claims trial over acquisition of 'Dato' title
KOTA KINABALU: A businessman pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Sessions Court today to three counts of cheating over alleged acquisition of a "Dato'" title. Datuk Ling How Ee, 40, entered the plea after the charges were read in Mandarin before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga. Ling was accused of deceiving Dennis Chong and inducing him (Chong) to transfer RM2,500, RM500 and RM3,000 into the accused's account, The money was allegedly for the purchase of gold accessories for ceremonial attire, for the accused to assist in obtaining a honorary title carrying the title "Dato'" from Pahang despite having no authority to do so. The offences were allegedly committed on April 19, 2023, April 20, 2023, and May 17, 2023 at the HSBC Bank branch in Kota Kinabalu. The accused was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than ten years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. The court fixed Sept 3, for pre-trial case management. The accused was granted bail of RM10,000 with one surety. The court also ordered that the accused report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office once every two months, surrender his passport to the court. He is also prohibited from approaching or interfering with prosecution witnesses throughout the duration of the case. The prosecution was led by MACC's Nurul Izzati Sapifee while Ling was represented by Ngui Kuang Kee @ George Ngui.
