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The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Marine biologist loses RM500k to police impersonation scam
IPOH: A marine biology officer lost RM500,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in an incident last May. The 44-year-old victim, employed by a private company, lodged a police report at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters yesterday. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin stated that initial investigations revealed the victim received a call on May 14, 2025, from an unknown number accusing him of involvement in money laundering. The following day, another caller posing as a police officer from Pahang Police Contingent Headquarters connected him to a supposed Bukit Aman investigating officer. Believing the syndicate's claims, the victim transferred RM500,000 via online transactions and ATMs to nine different accounts. Noor Hisam warned the public against trusting unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to represent authorities such as the police, Inland Revenue Board, banks, or courier services. 'Do not panic if asked to transfer money to a security account or share banking details. End the call and verify with official agencies,' he advised. – Bernama
Sinar Daily
10-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Marine biologist loses RM500,000 to phone scam
The 44-year-old man, who works with a private company, lodged a police report at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters yesterday. 10 Jul 2025 05:57pm The victim proceeded to transfer a total of RM500,000 via online transactions and automated teller machines (ATM) to nine different accounts. - 123RF photo IPOH - A marine biology officer lost RM500,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in an incident last May. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 44-year-old man, who works with a private company, lodged a police report at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters yesterday. "Initial police investigations revealed that on May 14, 2025, the victim received a phone call from an unknown number claiming he was involved in money laundering activities. "The following day, the victim was contacted by someone claiming to be a police officer from the Pahang Police Contingent Headquarters, who then connected him to another person claiming to be an investigating officer from Bukit Aman," he said in a statement today. Noor Hisam said the victim, believing the syndicate's claims, proceeded to transfer a total of RM500,000 via online transactions and automated teller machines (ATM) to nine different accounts. Therefore, he advised the public not to easily believe calls from unknown numbers claiming to be from the police, the Inland Revenue Board, banks, courts, couriers and other agencies accusing you of being involved in a crime, debt or suspicious packages. "I asked to transfer money to a so-called security account or to provide banking details or a one-time password (OTP), do not panic. Do not share personal information, end the call immediately and verify the matter with the relevant official agency,' he added. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
Ex-IT officer pleads guilty to posting offensive comment on Facebook
IPOH: A former information technology (IT) officer at a local media company pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of making an offensive comment on social media with the intent to hurt others' feelings, in February this year. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi. According to the charge, he allegedly used the Facebook application through the account 'Ariff Zulkarnain Mohd Imam' at the link to knowingly make and initiate a transmission using a communication service. He was accused of posting a comment on an article titled 'Khatib enggan baca teks khutbah disediakan keterlaluan, jangan dibiarkan - Sultan Nazrin', published on the Facebook page of Harian Metro at the link The offence was allegedly read at the Complaints Counter of the Central Police Station at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters at about 5.45 pm on Feb 25. For the offence, he was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and punishable under Section 233(3) of the same Act, which provides for a maximum fine of RM500,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both. An additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day the offence continues after conviction may also be imposed, upon conviction. His lawyer, M. Saravanan from the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK), appealed for time or a later date to allow the accused to raise funds in case a fine is imposed, noting that the offence was serious as it involved the Sultan of Perak. Deputy public prosecutor Nasrul Hadi Abdul Ghani said he had no objection to sentencing being set for a later date, but offered bail of RM30,000 with two sureties. He also requested that the accused report to the nearest police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Hidayu Zakaria also conducted the prosecution. Saravanan then appealed for a lower bail amount, saying the accused was 50 years old, his wife was unemployed, and he had lost his job at the media company as a result of his actions. He added that the accused had no stable income and pledged to comply with all imposed conditions. The judge then set July 30 as the sentencing date and fixed bail at RM10,000 with one surety. The accused was also ordered to surrender his passport to the court by noon on June 20, until sentencing is concluded.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
Ex-IT officer pleads guilty to offensive Facebook post
IPOH: A former information technology (IT) officer at a local media company pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of making an offensive comment on social media with the intent to hurt others' feelings, in February this year. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi. According to the charge, he allegedly used the Facebook application through the account 'Ariff Zulkarnain Mohd Imam' at the link to knowingly make and initiate a transmission using a communication service. He was accused of posting a comment on an article titled 'Khatib enggan baca teks khutbah disediakan keterlaluan, jangan dibiarkan - Sultan Nazrin', published on the Facebook page of Harian Metro at the link The offence was allegedly read at the Complaints Counter of the Central Police Station at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters at about 5.45 pm on Feb 25. For the offence, he was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and punishable under Section 233(3) of the same Act, which provides for a maximum fine of RM500,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both. An additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day the offence continues after conviction may also be imposed, upon conviction. His lawyer, M. Saravanan from the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK), appealed for time or a later date to allow the accused to raise funds in case a fine is imposed, noting that the offence was serious as it involved the Sultan of Perak. Deputy public prosecutor Nasrul Hadi Abdul Ghani said he had no objection to sentencing being set for a later date, but offered bail of RM30,000 with two sureties. He also requested that the accused report to the nearest police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Hidayu Zakaria also conducted the prosecution. Saravanan then appealed for a lower bail amount, saying the accused was 50 years old, his wife was unemployed, and he had lost his job at the media company as a result of his actions. He added that the accused had no stable income and pledged to comply with all imposed conditions. The judge then set July 30 as the sentencing date and fixed bail at RM10,000 with one surety. The accused was also ordered to surrender his passport to the court by noon on June 20, until sentencing is concluded.
Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
Retired doctor loses RM3.9 million in 11-year investment scam
The 74-year-old man lodged a police report at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters yesterday. 13 Jun 2025 08:17pm Perak Police Chief Noor Hisam Nordin said the 74-year-old man lodged a police report at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters yesterday. - 123RF photo IPOH - A retired doctor discovered that he had been scammed after 11 years, losing over RM3.9 million from a non-existent investment scheme. Perak Police Chief Noor Hisam Nordin said the 74-year-old man lodged a police report at the Ipoh District Police Headquarters yesterday. "The suspect had offered the victim an investment scheme, and the victim was interested in joining it because the suspect was a friend of his late wife. From Dec 17, 2014, to Apr 9, 2025, the victim said that he had handed over RM3.9 million to the suspect, either in cash or by transferring it to a bank account in the suspect's name," he said. Noor Hisam said the victim became suspicious after receiving no returns from the investment. "The suspect kept giving various excuses whenever the victim inquired about the investment," he added. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. "Police advise the public not to easily trust promises of high investment returns in a short time. Always verify if an investment is registered with the Securities Commission or Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)", he said. - BERNAMA More Like This
