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New Straits Times
4 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 Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Kuala T'ganu bank officer cheated of RM240,000 in vehicle purchase scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: A bank officer has been left devastated after losing RM241,700, including his Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings, in an online vehicle purchase scam. Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said the 52-year-old victim came across an advertisement for a used four-wheel-drive vehicle on Facebook on July 4. Interested in the offer, the victim clicked on the link and began communicating with the purported seller via WhatsApp, he said. The victim was told to provide a copy of his MyKad and make an advance payment to a representative of the suspect's company, supposedly based in Port Klang, Selangor. "Between July 9 and 21, the victim made 40 payments to eight different accounts totalling RM241,700. "The victim began to suspect he had been cheated when he was asked to pay an additional RM31,000 supposedly for fingerprinting costs at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department," he said in a statement on Monday (July 28). ACP Azli said the victim lodged a police report on Sunday (July 27) and that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. – Bernama
The Sun
4 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
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Tallest Malaysian man unable to walk due to spine condition, open to treatment
GUA MUSANG: Mohd Azli Hisyam Abdul Ghafar, 31, who was once recognised as the tallest man in Malaysia, is open to receiving medical treatment for his spinal ailment, which has left him unable to stand or walk, if anyone is willing to help. , Azli, who resides in Rancangan Kemajuan Tanah (RKT) Kesedar Paloh 3, has been confined to his home for the past two years due to the condition. He now has to crawl to move around, including to the toilet. He currently earns a modest income of around RM500 a month by selling collectible cards via TikTok live sessions. "I haven't been able to stand or walk for two years. "To go anywhere, even to the toilet, I have to crawl. "My daily activities are now limited to my home. "I haven't stepped outside in two years. I work online, mostly selling Pokémon cards through live sessions on TikTok. "If anyone is willing to help and come to my house, I'm open to receiving treatment. "Deep down, I hope I can walk again," he said after receiving a visit from Kesedar Perkilangan Sdn Bhd (KPSB) chairman Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim at his home. His father, Abdul Ghafar Omar, 79, said Azli, the seventh of eight siblings, has remained strong-willed and focused despite his condition. "He underwent surgery in 2018 to remove a tumour from his head at Kuala Lumpur Hospital and had follow-up treatments. "His mobility is now severely limited. "He can only sit or crawl. But his mind remains sharp, and he continues his work online. "We can only pray that he regains his health. "We also hope medical professionals, whether modern or traditional, will come forward to help him," he said. Meanwhile, Syahbuddin said KPSB would make efforts to connect Azli with medical specialists for his spinal issues. "If left untreated, he may lose his ability to walk permanently, and his condition could worsen over time," he said.
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Retiree in Kuala Terengganu loses RM892,000 in police impersonation scam
KUALA TERENGGANU: An oil company retiree lost RM892,000 after falling victim to a scam involving an individual impersonating a police officer. Kuala Terengganu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor said the 56-year-old male victim received a call on Dec 30 last year from someone pretending to be a representative from an online shopping platform, as well as a police officer from the Penang police contingent headquarters, in an attempt to deceive him. The person who contacted him falsely accused him of being involved in money laundering and drug trafficking activities. "To avoid arrest and legal action, the victim was instructed to transfer money into accounts specified by the syndicate. "In addition, the victim was also told to reveal his online banking information, which allowed the syndicate to access and transfer funds out of his account," he said. Azli said the victim began making transfers into seven different accounts belonging to the syndicate between Jan 7 and Feb 10, amounting to RM892,000, before lodging a police report at the Kuala Terengganu police station at 4.08pm yesterday. He said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, and the victim's funds came from his personal savings and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions. "The public are advised to remain vigilant against scam syndicates and to consult the relevant authorities if they have any doubts about calls they receive," he added.
