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New Straits Times
9 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Temple devotee loses life savings in online lottery scam
TANGKAK: A 58-year-old woman was scammed out of her life savings after receiving a fraudulent WhatsApp message that claimed she had won a RM1.5 million lottery grand prize. The victim, a temple devotee, made 20 online cash transfers amounting to RM261,640 between May 31 and Aug 8 to claim the winnings. She was reportedly told that the administration fee she was paying would be donated to the temple. District police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said the bank account she transferred the money to was later found to be a mule account. She realised she had been duped when the prize money did not arrive, and lodged a police report yesterday, on Aug 12. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. Roslan urged the public to remain vigilant and not be enticed by unsolicited lottery prize offers, especially those made online. "Always verify the authenticity of such claims before transferring money," he said in a statement. "Check the latest scam alerts from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department via its Facebook, Instagram or TikTok accounts." Victims are advised to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre at 997 to block the outflow of funds from suspect accounts.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Cases against 2 for selling fake branded watches
Nagpur: Tehsil police registered a case against two shop owners for forgery and violation of the Copyright Act after they were found dealing in duplicate watches of top brands. The New Delhi-based copyright agency reported unauthorised sales of counterfeit watches. Acting on this complaint, the police raided Baba Watch Company near Tanga Stand, Itwari. The shop owner, Tilakraj Ahuja, 58, was found with 767 fake watches and 2,100 watch dials, valued at Rs55,450, said police. Shankarram Chaudhary, a shop owner at Chamunda Novelty, was caught with 17 counterfeit items worth Rs1,190, said police. The total seized goods are valued at Rs56,640. The accused face charges under Sections 51 and 63 of the Copyright Act. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Sun
28-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Local woman foiled smuggling health products worth RM4,000 in Kedah
PUTRAJAYA: The Bukit Kayu Hitam Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) successfully intercepted a local woman attempting to smuggle four unregistered health products at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) in Kedah. The products, estimated to be worth RM4,460, were suspected of containing scheduled poisons under the Poisons Act 1952. According to an AKPS statement, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) referred the seized items to the Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division, Ministry of Health (MOH) for further action. 'The inspection found that the health products in question were not registered with the Drug Control Authority (PBKD) and were suspected of containing poisons controlled under the Poisons Act 1952,' the statement read. AKPS confirmed that the confiscated goods would undergo forfeiture and disposal procedures, while investigations into the woman involved would proceed under existing legal provisions. 'AKPS will not compromise with any party attempting to smuggle prohibited goods that could threaten public safety and health,' the agency emphasized. The statement also revealed that this year alone, the MOH has seized goods worth RM32,986, including seven items worth RM2,640 in January, 18 items worth RM25,116 in March, and seven items worth RM5,230 in July. - Bernama
New Straits Times
28-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Woman caught smuggling unregistered health products
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: A Malaysian woman's attempt to smuggle four unregistered health products was thwarted yesterday at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex. The items, suspected to contain scheduled poison, were valued at RM4,460. In a statement, the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency said all four products were found to be unregistered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA) and may contain substances controlled under the Poisons Act 1952. It said the Customs Department referred the case to the Health Ministry's Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division at around 3.30pm. "For the record, this year the Health Ministry has already handed over 32 items worth RM32,986 to Customs," read the statement. These included seven items worth RM2,640 in January, 18 items worth RM25,116 in March, and another seven worth RM5,230 this month. The items will be confiscated and disposed of, with further investigation underway against the woman involved. It said it would not compromise with any parties attempting to smuggle prohibited items that may pose a threat to public safety and health.
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold prices fall in international and local markets
Gold prices dropped significantly on Monday in both international and domestic markets, with per tola rates in Pakistan falling by thousands of rupees. In the international bullion market, the price of gold declined by $25 per ounce, bringing the new global rate to $3,310 per ounce. The global dip directly impacted local rates in Pakistan, where the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs2,500 per tola, bringing the new price to Rs353,000 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold dropped by Rs2,143, setting the new rate at Rs302,640. Gold prices slipped to a near-one-week low on Monday due to an uptick in the US dollar, with investors awaiting details on the trade front ahead of US President Donald Trump's tariff negotiation deadline. Spot gold was down 0.8% at $3,309.21 per ounce by 1023 GMT. US gold futures shed 0.7% to $3,318.70. "We are seeing a slight pullback due to short-term positive dollar and maybe that's just since the economic data coming from the U.S. is still pretty strong, taking away the immediate need to cut rates," said WisdomTree commodities strategist Nitesh Shah.
