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Malay Mail
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Middle East-based engineer loses RM1.5m in online investment scheme, discovers scam only after failed withdrawal attempt
BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 7 — An engineer working in the Middle East lost over RM1.5 million to an online investment scam recently. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad sad the victim, 40, lodged a report with the Central Seberang Perai district police headquarters commercial crimes investigation division yesterday. 'In November last year the man got to know a woman through the phone and had a relationship before the woman invited him to join an investment scheme called GoldenCrimson that offered handsome returns. 'The man was interested to invest and was given a customer service number and a website link to register, and he invested RM90,510 and received returns of RM108,611,' he said in a statement tonight. The man grew confident in the scheme and made 103 transactions to 31 different accounts totalling RM1,532,563 from Dec 2 to March 8, and realised he was scammed when he failed to withdraw RM4,131,671 through the app but was asked instead to provide additional capital to be able to withdraw his profits. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. — Bernama
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Penang police intensify hunt for suspects linked to slain gang leader after Bayan Lepas shootout
GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — Police have identified several other individuals believed to be involved with the man who was killed in a shootout at Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, near here yesterday. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said efforts to track down those linked with the killed gunman, who was the gang leader, are being intensified. 'Based on our investigations, the man who was gunned down is the 'head of the gang' and they were involved in various types of crimes, including armed robbery, house break-ins and self-service laundrette thefts in the state. 'Investigations are ongoing, including on the eight individuals we arrested yesterday and we are obtaining further information regarding their activities,' he told a media conference here today. Yesterday, police confirmed that a man suspected of being involved in armed robbery, house break-ins and self-service laundrette thefts in Penang was killed in a shootout with the police at about 4.05 pm. Further checks revealed that the 35-year-old man had 34 previous criminal records, 15 related to narcotics. — Bernama
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Police uncover courier-assisted drug ring in Penang, seize RM2.1m in narcotics as suspect used juice boxes for MDMA distribution
GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — Penang police have uncovered a drug processing and distribution operation using courier services, seizing an assortment of narcotics worth RM2.1 million in two raids in Butterworth yesterday. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the state Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department launched the operation between 9 am and 8 pm, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old man at the parking lot of a condominium. 'Police raided a unit in the condominium and discovered various types of drugs, including 5,320 grammes of MDMA, 397 sachets of instant drink powder containing MDMA, 384 grams of ketamine, 500 Erimin 5 tablets and 150 ecstasy pills. 'A range of drug-processing and packaging equipment was also seized from the rented unit. The suspect is believed to possess the expertise to process multiple substances into MDMA,' he told a press conference today. Hamzah said the suspect's modus operandi involved repackaging MDMA into juice boxes or instant beverage sachets for distribution to buyers via various courier services. Hamzah said the suspect's activities were uncovered following three weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering, which also led police to identify the syndicate supplying him with the drugs. 'The man is unemployed but was living a lavish lifestyle funded by his drug trafficking activities, which began late last year. He also tested positive for drugs and has a prior criminal record,' he said. Police also seized a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle, cash, and seven pieces of gold jewellery, with a combined estimated value of RM170,882. The suspect has been remanded for seven days until May 22 to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. — Bernama
