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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.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Bank officer loses RM241,700 in online vehicle purchase scam, including EPF savings
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 28 — A bank officer was left devastated after losing his savings, including in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), totalling RM241,700 to an online vehicle purchase scam. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the incident began last July 4 when the 52-year-old victim came across an advertisement for a used four-wheel-drive vehicle on Facebook. Intrigued by the offer, he said, the victim clicked on the link and began communicating with the alleged seller via the WhatsApp application and was then instructed to give a copy of his identity card and a sum of money as an advance payment to a representative of the suspect's company, claimed to be based in Port Klang, Selangor. 'Between July 9 to 21, the victim made 40 payments to eight different accounts totalling RM241,700. The victim began to feel cheated when asked to make an additional payment of RM31,000 supposedly for fingerprinting costs at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM),' he said in a statement today. Azli said the victim lodged a police report at 9.37am yesterday, and the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. — Bernama
The Star
2 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
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
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Doctor killed in crash after futsal session
KUALA TERENGGANU: A doctor's journey home from a futsal session ended in tragedy when he was involved in an accident along Jalan Kampung Undang yesterday. In the 11pm incident, Muhammad Hariz Hashim, 35, sustained serious head injuries and multiple other wounds, and died while receiving treatment at the emergency unit of Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) about half an hour later, Kosmo! reported. Kuala Terengganu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor said Muhammad Hariz was believed to be on his way home to Taman Bukit Bayas Indah after playing futsal at a local recreational centre in Undang. "Upon reaching the scene, the Perodua Alza he was driving is believed to have suddenly gone out of control, veered off the road and crashed into a gas cylinder storage facility," he said when contacted. Azli said the victim, who sustained severe injuries, was rushed to HSNZ but was pronounced dead at 11.33pm.
