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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Factory worker loses RM500k in online investment scam in Muar
MUAR: A 46-year-old factory worker lost nearly RM500,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam promising unrealistically high returns. The victim, who lodged a police report yesterday, was lured by an advertisement on social media in early May. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim clicked on a link and was later contacted via WhatsApp by an unknown individual. The scammer instructed him to download an app called 'PHG PLUS,' which guaranteed returns of 50% within a week and 500% in six months. 'Believing the promises, the victim deposited a total of RM488,740 into six different accounts through 39 transactions between May 21 and July 21, 2025,' Raiz Mukhliz said in a statement. The victim only realised he had been cheated when he tried to withdraw what was supposedly RM6 million in profits. He was then asked to pay an additional RM600,000 for 'income tax' before any withdrawal could be processed. The case is now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Authorities urge the public to be cautious of online investment schemes offering unusually high returns. – Bernama
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Muar man loses nearly RM490,000 in online stock scam promising 500pc returns
MUAR, July 29 — An employee of a furniture factory here claimed to have lost RM488,740 after being duped by an online stock investment fraud syndicate. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 46-year-old victim, in his report lodged yesterday, claimed that he came across an advertisement for an investment on social media in early May and clicked on a link. 'He was then contacted by an unknown individual via the WhatsApp application and instructed to download an application known as 'PHG PLUS' for investment purposes that promised a lucrative return of up to 50 per cent of the investment amount within a week and 500 per cent within six months. 'Lured by the sweet promise, the victim deposited a total of RM488,740 into six different accounts, involving 39 transactions, from May 21 to July 21, 2025,' he said in a statement today. Raiz Mukhliz said the victim realised he had been cheated when, upon attempting to withdraw what was claimed to be RM6 million, he was asked to make an additional payment of RM600,000 for supposed income tax purposes. 'Realising it was a scam, the victim lodged a police report, and the case is now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,' he said. — Bernama
The Star
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Muar man loses nearly RM500K to investment scam
MUAR: A man here was duped into losing almost half a million ringgit in a bogus online investment scheme promising high returns within months. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 46-year-old victim lodged a police report on Monday (July 28) after realising he had been scammed out of RM488,740 over two months. 'The victim came across an investment advertisement on social media and clicked on a link which directed him to communicate with an unknown individual via WhatsApp. 'The victim was then instructed to download a mobile application called 'PHG Plus', allegedly for investment purposes,' he said here on Tuesday (July 29). ACP Raiz Mukhliz added that the victim, who works at a furniture factory here, was promised an attractive return of 50% within a week and up to 500% in six months. He said between May 21 and July 21, the victim made 39 transactions totalling RM488,740 into six different bank accounts provided by the suspect. 'However, when he tried to withdraw his so-called profits, which appeared to have reached over RM6mil in the app, he was told to first pay an additional RM600,000 as 'income tax'. 'It was at that point that the victim realised he had been cheated,' he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. ACP Raiz Mukhliz urged the public to be vigilant against online investment scams that promise unrealistic returns within a short period. 'Always verify with official sources before making any financial commitments. 'Please follow the Royal Malaysia Police Commercial Crime Investigation Department's social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for updates on the latest scam tactics,' he added.
The Star
20-07-2025
- The Star
Mystery surrounding ‘missing' influencer a ruse, say authorities
MUAR: The mystery surrounding a 38-year-old motoring influencer known as Ija Nizaruddin, who was reported as missing, has been finally answered after police revealed that his younger brother had fabricated his disappearance. According to sources, while the authorities launched a search-and-rescue operation to locate his whereabouts, the influencer was said to have entered Thailand through a land border. However, he has since returned to Malaysia. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the influencer, whose full name is Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, was reported missing by his 30-year-old brother on July 15. 'The man claimed that his elder brother had disappeared after informing him that he was heading to Muar to repair his vehicle. 'Upon receiving the report, a missing persons investigation paper was opened and a search-and-rescue operation was launched,' he said in a statement yesterday. However, police later found inconsistencies in the information provided by the younger brother and believed the disappearance was staged, he said. 'Investigations revealed that the victim is believed to have submerged his wife's car in Sungai Tui, Lenga before fleeing to a neighbouring country. 'His younger brother later admitted to conspiring with him and pretending to carry out a search effort to mislead the police,' added ACP Raiz Mukhliz. He said police later recorded the statements of both men. Investigations will be carried under Section 182 of the Penal Code for giving false information to a public servant and Section 109 of the Penal Code for abetment. If convicted, the brothers could face up to six months' imprisonment, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both. ACP Raiz Mukhliz reminded the public that lodging false police reports is a serious offence that wastes government resources and could jeopardise real emergency cases. 'Stern action will be taken against any individual found to have misused the police reporting system for personal or criminal purposes,' he said. It was previously reported that the influencer was feared to have drowned. Throughout the four days of laborious and extensive search-and-rescue operations, more than 70 policemen were deployed to look for the influencer via land, sea and air.
New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police: Missing influencer staged disappearance, fled to neighbouring country
MUAR: The 38-year-old motoring influencer who was reported missing after his car was found submerged in Bukit Kepong on Monday is alive and has allegedly fled to a neighbouring country, police said. Police believe the disappearance was staged, with the man allegedly conspiring with his 30-year-old brother to fabricate the incident. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the deception was uncovered due to discrepancies in the report lodged by the influencer's brother on the day of the incident. Preliminary investigations showed that the influencer had allegedly submerged his wife's car in Sungai Lui before fleeing to the neighbouring country. Raiz Mukhliz added that the influencer's brother had confessed to colluding in the act and had pretended to conduct a search operation to mislead the police investigation. "Statements have been recorded from the brother, and further investigations are ongoing after we obtained the Order to Investigate (OTI) from the deputy public prosecutor. "We have opened an investigation paper for lodging a false report, providing untrue statements, and conspiracy in this incident. "We also suspect that the whole act was staged for personal gain," he said in a statement. He added that police are investigating the case under Section 182 of the Penal Code for providing false information, and Section 109 for abetment in committing an offence. He said that action will be taken against the two brothers, and reminded the public that lodging false reports is a serious offence that can undermine the work of the authorities. "This kind of action can divert police resources and attention from real emergencies and genuine cases. "The public is reminded not to misuse the police reporting system for personal or criminal purposes. Stern action will be taken against anyone found to be violating the law," he said. It was reported that the man had gone missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was believed to have plunged into the river on July 15. However, he was not found inside the vehicle. Prior to the incident, the man and his brother had travelled separately from Johor Baru to Muar for business purposes at around 2pm. He was last in contact with his family at 4pm the same day, before he reportedly went missing while on his way to a friend's workshop in Parit Jawa.
