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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Retiree loses over RM460,000 in investment and legal service scams
JOHOR BARU: A retired teacher was not only deceived by a non-existent investment scheme, but the elderly woman also fell victim to a legal service scam, resulting in losses amounting to RM467,237. Johor Baru Selatan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said police received a report from the 60-year-old woman today. He said the victim stated that the incident began on June 17 after she saw an investment advertisement on Facebook while at her home in Ulu Tiram. "The investment promised extraordinary returns of up to 94 per cent within a day. "Enticed by the lucrative offer, the victim contacted the phone number displayed and was then added to a WhatsApp group that supposedly provided guidance on stock trading. "Over nine days between June 17 and 26, the victim made 20 transactions totalling RM286,337 into several bank accounts belonging to different local individuals. "However, every time the victim attempted to withdraw her profits, the suspect gave various excuses and requested additional payments, until the victim realised she had been deceived," he said in a statement here yesterday. Raub said the victim later sought legal services to help recover the funds, after coming across another advertisement on Facebook. He said the victim then contacted an individual who claimed to represent a law firm and was added to another WhatsApp group. "The victim was taught how to recover her money but was asked to make payments for legal matters. "Between July 4 and Aug 2, the victim made seven transactions amounting to RM180,900 into seven different accounts as payment for the legal process. "The victim continued to be asked for more payments until she realised she was being scammed. "Police checks found that the 23 accounts involved had a total of 24 prior fraud records," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The Star
30-05-2025
- The Star
In Turkiye, air passengers who unbuckle too early face fines
Air passengers in Turkiye who unbuckle their seatbelts and step out into the aisle too early after a plane lands now face fines under new regulation issued by the country's aviation authority. The new law, which came into effect at the beginning of May, is an effort to clamp down on passengers trying to beat the queues to get off the plane by unbuckling, grabbing their bags and making for the exit before the captain turns off the seat belt sign. The directorate general of Turkiye's civil aviation authority says they have received complaints of people breaking this rule and confirmed in onboard inspections that many passengers are not complying. The regulation itself does not specify the amount of the fine, but Turkish broadcaster Halk TV reports that it is 2,603 lira (RM286). Aviation law in many countries forbids passengers from unbuckling and getting up while the fasten seatbelt sign is on – even after landing and when plane is safely taxiing to the gate. But in practice fines are mostly applied for passengers who disturb the peace or smoke in the toilet. Under Turkiye's new law, a fine may also be imposed if passengers push towards the exit after the seatbelt sign is turned off, even though passengers in the rows ahead of them are not yet ready. Airlines are therefore instructed to make the following announcement: 'Do not stand up or walk down the aisle until it is your turn to leave the aircraft.' Airlines that fail to implement these requirements may also face administrative penalties. Turkish Airlines has already sent relevant information to its flight attendants, Turkish media have reported. – dpa
