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Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Retired Sibu engineer poorer by RM220,000 after falling for bogus online investment scheme
ACP Zulkifli says the victim first encountered the scheme on Instagram on April 9 this year, before being contacted via WhatsApp by two individuals claiming to be company representatives. — Bernama photo SIBU (May 28): A retired engineer here reported a loss of over RM220,000 after falling for a non-existent online investment scheme. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkifli Suhaili said the 60-something victim first encountered the scheme on Instagram on April 9 this year, before being contacted via WhatsApp by two individuals claiming to be company representatives. 'The scammers convinced the victim to download the 'KKR Investment' mobile app, claiming it would allow him to monitor his stock portfolio and accumulated profits. 'Convinced of the scheme's legitimacy, the victim transferred a total of RM224,403 in 11 transactions to four different local bank accounts between April 9 and May 7 as his investment,' he said in a statement. He said the suspects later informed the victim that his investment had generated a profit of RM750,000 but that he would need to pay a 'tax' of RM100,700 to withdraw the returns. Suspecting he had been scammed, the victim refused to make payment and lodged a police report. Zulkipli reminded the public to stay vigilant and not to believe investment offers that promise unrealistically high returns. engineer investment scam Sibu Whatsapp
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
Green Turtle parts: Three Filipinos jailed and fined
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: KOTA MARUDU: Three Filipinos were jailed one year and fined RM220,000 each after being found guilty of possessing approximately 865kg of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) parts stored in 39 sacks and 14 boxes. They were arrested by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers on Sept 27, 2023, in Sabah waters near Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. The case was handed over to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further investigation and prosecution. They were charged under Section 41(1) of the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional eight months of imprisonment. 'This success reflects the strong inter-agency cooperation and our continued commitment to protect endangered marine species, especially the green turtle,' said Sabah Wildlife Department Director Mohd Soffian Abu Bakar, who commended the swift action of the Kudat MMEA enforcement team. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Three Filipinos jailed, fined for possessing Green Turtle derivatives
The three Filipinos jailed, fined for possessing Green Turtle derivatives. KOTA MARUDU (May 26): Three Filipinos were each sentenced to one year in jail and fined RM220,000 for possessing green turtle derivatives, with an additional eight months' imprisonment if they fail to pay the fine. Sessions Court judge Akhiruddin Acho handed down the sentence after the trio pleaded guilty to possessing an estimated 865kg of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) derivatives, stored in 39 sacks and 14 boxes. On Sept 27, 2023, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers arrested them in Sabah waters near Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. The case was later transferred to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further investigation and prosecution. The accused — Erwin Monares Comendo, 39; Rudyzon Darol Infante, 37; and Arnel Meniano Getes, 52 — were charged under Section 41(1) of the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which imposes stricter penalties for possessing fully protected wildlife derivatives.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Three Filipinos jailed, fined for possessing green turtle parts
KOTA MARUDU: Three Filipinos have each been sentenced to one year in jail and fined RM220,000 for possessing green turtle derivatives, with an additional eight months of imprisonment in default of payment. Sessions Court judge Akhiruddin Acho handed down the sentence after the trio pleaded guilty to possessing an estimated 865kg of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) derivatives, stored in 39 sacks and 14 boxes. On Sept 27, 2023, enforcement officers from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) apprehended them in Sabah waters near Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. The case was then referred to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further investigation and prosecution. The trio were identified as Erwin Monares Comendo, 39; Rudyzon Darol Infante, 37; and Arnel Meniano Getes, 52. They were charged under Section 41(1) of the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which provides for heavier penalties for possession of fully protected wildlife derivatives. Sabah Wildlife Department director Mohd Soffian Abu Bakar said the successful prosecution was the result of strategic collaboration between enforcement agencies. "The Sabah Wildlife Department highly appreciates the cooperation and swift action of the Kudat Malaysian Maritime Enforcement officers in thwarting the attempt to smuggle turtle derivatives in Sabah waters. "This success reflects our continued commitment to protecting endangered marine species, particularly the green turtle."
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
3 Filipinos jailed, fined RM220,000 each for possessing Green Turtle parts
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 Text Size: KOTA MARUDU: Three Filipino nationals were sentenced today by the Kota Marudu court to one year in prison and fined RM220,000 each after being found guilty of possessing approximately 865 kilograms of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) parts stored in 39 sacks and 14 boxes. They were arrested by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers on September 27, 2023, in Sabah waters near Simpang Mengayau, Kudat. The case was handed over to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further investigation and prosecution. They were charged under Section 41(1) of the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional eight months of imprisonment. 'This success reflects the strong inter-agency cooperation and our continued commitment to protect endangered marine species, especially the green turtle,' said Sabah Wildlife Department Director Mohd. Soffian Abu Bakar, who commended the swift action of the Kudat MMEA enforcement team. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
