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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Ranau civil servant loses RM13,000 in phone scam
RANAU (June 11): A civil servant in her 30s lost RM13,000 after falling victim to a phone scam involving individuals posing as a police officer and a representative from the Ministry of Communications and Digital. Ranau district police chief Superintendent Mursalin Mahmud said the victim received a phone call from an unknown number on May 27. The caller claimed to be from the ministry and alleged that the victim's phone number was being used to spread fake messages related to investments, job offers and gambling. The call was then redirected to another individual who claimed to be a police officer from the Perak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK). On May 29, the victim was instructed to transfer RM13,000 into an account under the name Muhammad Azlan, allegedly for the purpose of 'account protection.' 'The scammers also demanded that the victim send photos and personal information every three hours as a form of self-reporting,' Mursalin said. After realising she had been scammed, the victim lodged a police report at the Ranau police station on June 10. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud. 'I urge the public not to panic if they receive suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be police officers or representatives of government agencies,' Mursalin advised. 'Do not disclose personal information such as bank account details or identification documents, and never carry out financial transactions based solely on phone instructions.' He also reminded the public to verify any such calls with the nearest police station or district police headquarters and remain alert to the tactics used by fraud syndicates to avoid becoming victims.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: Police urge driver to stay silent as probe continues
IPOH: Police have urged the driver of the bus involved in the recent tragic accident involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students to refrain from making any public statements, in order to avoid disrupting the ongoing investigation. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the case was still under active investigation and cautioned that premature statements could fuel unnecessary speculation. "We are concerned that any comments or explanations he gives could disrupt the investigation — that's the key point," he said. "It is best for him to wait until the investigation is complete, as otherwise it could lead to further speculation and potentially hinder the process," he told reporters at the Perak Police Contingent Headquarters today. When asked if the police had personally advised the driver against speaking publicly, Noor Hisam said officers could only offer guidance, as the driver has the right to express himself. "Our investigating officer is visiting him this morning. We can only advise him, as we cannot compel him. "He is free to speak — this is a democratic country — but we urge him to be patient and wait until his formal statement is recorded. After that, he can say whatever he wishes, as this case involves many angles." Noor Hisam said that investigators must consider various factors, including the bus itself, the operators, and road conditions. "It's highly technical, so it's best to allow the authorities to do their job thoroughly rather than draw early conclusions and speculate," he added. He also assured that the investigation would be carried out comprehensively and that the findings would be made public once available. Noor Hisam also said that the bus driver was currently receiving treatment at Taiping Hospital for injuries to his hand, and that no further police action can be taken until he is discharged. "We leave that to the hospital. The police remain in close contact with medical staff and our investigating officer. "This morning, for instance, our officer visited Taiping Hospital to check on the driver's condition and seek medical input on when he might be fit for discharge. "As soon as we receive that information, we will update the media," he said. Describing the injury, Noor Hisam added: "From what I personally observed in the emergency ward, his arm was injured from the little finger up to the elbow — that's just a layman's view." It was earlier reported that the bus, carrying 42 UPSI students, was travelling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus when it collided with a Perodua Alza at KM53 of the East-West Highway. Thirteen students died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
