09-07-2025
Bruneian woman detained in BND133,000 fraud case
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Personnel from the Cyber Crime Investigation Division under the Criminal Investigation Department at the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) detained a 52-year-old local woman, on suspicion of being involved in a fraud case involving 11 victims between 2024 and 2025.
RBPF investigations revealed that Lim Yok Yuan (pic) used a modus operandi of contacting victims via WhatsApp and deceiving them into investing in various fake business schemes.
These included restaurant investments, goods imported from China and in some cases, posing as an agent for domestic helper employment.
The victims were asked to make payments via bank transfers or in cash.
The proposed business deals were found to be non-existent.
The suspect is being investigated under Section 420 of Chapter 22 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property. If found guilty, the offence carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.
The Cyber Crime Investigation Division is continuing its investigation into the cases, which have resulted in losses amounting to approximately BND133,000 (US$103,986). - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
