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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Bukit Aman: Reduction in Mujamalah visas may see rise in fraudulent haj packages
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police in Bukit Aman anticipate a surge in fraudulent Haj packages following the government's move to tighten the issuance of Mujamalah visas this season. Commercial Crime Investigation Department Acting Director Datuk Muhammad Hasbullah Ali said his department had received one report related to the scam, resulting in a loss of RM71,000. "This year, the government has reduced the issuance of Mujamalah visas for Malaysians to perform haj. The issuance of permits has subsequently become very strict. "However, we believe that due to this situation, there will be attempts by scammers to offer packages to deceive victims. "This haj season, a victim who wanted to perform the haj filed a report after being cheated," he told reporters here today. Hasbullah said that although the number of victims was decreasing, the number of fraudulent offers for such haj packages was on the rise. In 2023, a total of 11 cases of haj package fraud were recorded, with total losses reaching RM649,631. "Although the number of cases decreased to only four in 2024, the losses were reported to have increased significantly to RM874,100," he said. He said that starting in 2024, a special task force to address the issue of stranded haj pilgrims was established to coordinate investigations, manage documentation, and arrest individuals or company owners suspected of being involved in offering fake haj packages. He said that this effort was carried out with the collaboration of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Lembaga Tabung Haji. He advised the public to be careful with the offers by checking the registration status of the company or agent.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- The Sun
Clerk loses over RM649,000 to Facebook investment scam
KUANTAN: A female clerk lost more than RM649,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme advertised on Facebook. Pahang deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the 52-year-old victim initially saw an advertisement for stock investments and, after expressing interest, was added to a WhatsApp group. 'The victim then made transactions using her savings between March 20 and May 9 to several company accounts provided by the suspect,' he said in a statement today. However, he said the victim began to realise she had been cheated after making all the money transfers, as the investments did not yield the promised returns. The woman lodged a police report at the Rompin district police headquarters yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. In this regard, Azry Akmar advised the public to exercise caution and thoroughly verify any investment schemes before getting involved, especially those promising lucrative returns in a short period. 'Do not be easily influenced and always ensure information is verified through legitimate channels such as to avoid becoming a victim of fraud,' he said.
The Star
21-05-2025
- The Star
Clerk loses nearly RM650,000 to investment scam
KUANTAN: A clerk has lost more than RM649,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme she saw advertised on Facebook. Pahang deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the 52-year-old victim came across an advertisement for stock investments and, after expressing interest, was added to a WhatsApp group. "The victim then made transactions using her savings between March 20 and May 9 to several company accounts provided by the suspect,' he said in a statement on Wednesday (May 21). He said the victim realised she had been cheated when she did not receive the promised returns after making all the money transfers. She then lodged a police report at the Rompin district police headquarters on Tuesday (May 20), and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. DCP Azry Akmar advised the public to exercise caution and thoroughly verify any investment schemes before getting involved, especially those promising lucrative returns in a short period. "Do not be easily influenced and always ensure information is verified through legitimate channels such as to avoid becoming a victim of fraud,' he said. – Bernama
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Clerk Loses Over RM649,000 To Facebook Investment Scam
KUANTAN, May 21 (Bernama) -- A female clerk lost more than RM649,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme advertised on Facebook. Pahang deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the 52-year-old victim initially saw an advertisement for stock investments and, after expressing interest, was added to a WhatsApp group. 'The victim then made transactions using her savings between March 20 and May 9 to several company accounts provided by the suspect,' he said in a statement today.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Over half a million gone: Clerk duped by Facebook scam
KUANTAN: A clerk's dreams of growing her savings were shattered after she fell victim to a fraudulent investment scheme advertised on Facebook, losing more than half a million ringgit. The 52-year-old woman from Rompin lost a total of RM649,150 in less than two months. Pahang deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the victim had come across an investment advertisement on Facebook in March this year. "She clicked on the advertisement link and was subsequently contacted by an individual named Elaine, who invited her to join a WhatsApp group called 'Wealth Strategy Conference_166'. "Shortly after, she was added to another group named 'VIP1901', where she began investing between March 20 and May 9. During this period, she transferred RM649,150 from her savings into several bank accounts allegedly belonging to various investment companies," he said in a statement today. Azry Akmar said the woman lodged a police report yesterday after receiving no returns or updates on her investments and eventually realised she had been scammed. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling for seemingly lucrative investment offers on social media, reminding them to verify the legitimacy of such schemes via before making any transactions.
