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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Teen girls tricked into sending nudes
IPOH: What started as a health check ordered by their 'teacher' turned into a digital trap for two teenage girls in Manjung. They were referred to a bogus doctor who solicited nude photos under the guise of cancer screening. Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the victims, both 15, were asked to send photos to the bogus doctor on messaging app Telegram, purportedly for breast and cervical cancer examination. 'Both victims were contacted on the app by another person who assumed the identity of their school teacher,' he said when contacted. 'They were then introduced to the 'doctor' who asked for personal and family information before the photo request.' ACP Hasbullah said they were told that the photos would suffice without needing physical examination, he said in a statement on Saturday. 'The girls only realised they had been scammed after talking to the actual teacher. 'They lodged a police report as they were afraid that their photos would be circulated. 'The case is now being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act,' he added. ACP Hasbullah urged the public, especially parents and school authorities, to be more alert when it comes to current crimes involving sexual offences against children. 'Children, especially pupils and students, should always be reminded not to easily share personal details with strangers. 'We also urge users to activate the two-step verification on the social messaging app as a means to protect their accounts,' he added. Those with information regarding the case can contact investigating officer Insp Nur Munawarah Ahmad on 011-1624 0391 or the Manjung operations room at 05-688 6222 or WhatsApp Hotline at 017-682 8005, ACP Hasbullah said.
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Girl claims man deceived her into sending nude photos via Telegram
Police said the girl sent nude photographs of herself to an individual posing as a medical doctor on the social media app. IPOH : Police are investigating two reports involving a 15-year-old girl who was deceived into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical doctor via the Telegram messaging application. Manjung district police chief Hasbullah Abd Rahman said preliminary investigations revealed that the girl had submitted several nude images after being misled by the suspect. He said the suspect is believed to have contacted the victim through Telegram and introduced himself as a doctor conducting remote health screenings. 'She was asked to provide personal and family details, along with several nude photographs, allegedly for cervical and breast cancer screening purposes. 'She was told that only the photographs were required and that no physical examination was necessary. The victim later realised she had been deceived and lodged a police report out of concern that the images might be leaked,' Hasbullah said in a statement today. He said an investigation paper has been opened, and the case is being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Members of the public with information related to the case are urged to contact investigating officer Nur Munawarah at 011-1624 0391, the Manjung district police headquarters (IPD) at 05-688 6222, or the police WhatsApp hotline at 017-682 8005 to assist with the investigation. Hasbullah also advised parents and the community to stay vigilant and be better informed about current issues involving sexual crimes against children. He also advised against sharing personal information with unknown individuals, especially online. 'The public is also advised to activate the two-step verification security feature on the Telegram application as a measure to protect social media accounts and messaging platforms,' he added.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Teen girl duped into sending nude photos on Telegram in health scam
MANJUNG: A 15-year-old girl has become the latest victim of an online scam after being deceived into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical officer on the Telegram messaging platform. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the teenager had been tricked into believing she was participating in a virtual health screening for cervical and breast cancer. He said the victim was instructed to submit personal and family information, along with several nude images, allegedly for medical examination purposes. "The suspect convinced the victim that the procedure only required her photographs. The victim complied, believing it to be a legitimate request from a medical professional. "Upon realising she had been scammed, the teenager lodged a police report out of fear that the images might be shared online," he said in a statement yesterday. He added that police have so far received two related reports, and investigations are ongoing under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both, upon conviction. He also urged parents, educators, and the general public to remain vigilant and proactive in educating children about the dangers of sharing personal information or images online. "This case highlights the critical need for awareness, especially among young people, about digital safety and online predators. "We urge parents and schools to continuously remind children not to share personal data or images with strangers online," he said. He added that the public is also advised to activate two-step verification on messaging apps like Telegram to protect their social media accounts from unauthorised access. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Inspector Nur Munawarah Ahmad at 011-1624 0391, the Manjung IPD Operations Room at 05-688 6222, or via the WhatsApp hotline at 017-682 8005 to assist with the investigation.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Police investigate Telegram scam involving teen's nude photos
IPOH: Police are investigating two reports involving a 15-year-old girl who was tricked into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical doctor on Telegram. Manjung district police chief, ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman (pic), stated that preliminary investigations showed the girl had sent several nude images after being misled by the suspect. The girl claimed the suspect contacted her through Telegram, introducing himself as a doctor conducting remote health screenings. 'She was asked to provide personal and family details, along with nude photographs, allegedly for cervical and breast cancer screening. The victim was told only photos were needed, with no physical examination required. She later realised she had been deceived and lodged a police report fearing the images might be leaked,' said Hasbullah. The case is being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Munawarah at 011-1624 0391 or the Manjung District Police Headquarters at 05-688 6222. Hasbullah advised parents and the public to remain cautious about online interactions, avoid sharing personal details with strangers, and enable Telegram's two-step verification for added security. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
Police Probe Girl Deceived Into Sending Nude Photos Through Telegram
IPOH, July 20 (Bernama) -- Police are investigating two reports involving a 15-year-old girl who was deceived into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical doctor via the Telegram messaging application. Manjung District Police Chief, ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman, said preliminary investigations revealed that the girl had submitted several nude images after being misled by the suspect. According to the girl, the suspect is believed to have contacted the victim through Telegram and introduced himself as a doctor conducting remote health screenings. 'She was asked to provide personal and family details, along with several nude photographs, allegedly for cervical and breast cancer screening purposes. "She was told that only the photographs were required and that no physical examination was necessary. The victim later realised she had been deceived and lodged a police report out of concern that the images might be leaked," said Hasbullah in a statement today. He said an investigation paper has been opened, and the case is being investigated under Section 15(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Members of the public with information related to the case are urged to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Munawarah at 011-1624 0391, the Manjung District Police Headquarters (IPD) Operations Room at 05-688 6222, or the PDRM WhatsApp hotline at 017-682 8005 to assist with the investigation. Hasbullah also advised parents and the community to stay vigilant and be better informed about current issues involving sexual crimes against children. He also advised against sharing personal information with unknown individuals, especially online.
