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Barnama
24-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Businessman Loses Over RM2.2 Mln In Separate Scams Just Months Apart
KUANTAN, July 24 (Bernama) -- A businessman lost over RM2.2 million in separate scams just months apart this year, after falling for fake investment schemes advertised on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said that in May, the 45-year-old man was lured by a scheme and contacted an individual via WhatsApp. He then made 18 transactions totaling RM1.86 million to six bank accounts between May 14 and July 15, 2025. 'The victim received a return of over RM20,000, which convinced him to continue investing. However, last Tuesday, he was asked to make an additional RM88,000 payment for a 'fast withdrawal' process. 'He refused, and checks via the Semak Mule portal revealed the bank accounts involved had criminal records,' he said in a statement today. Yahaya added that previously, the victim fell for a similar scam, losing RM440,000 through 13 transactions between February and May this year. 'In this case, he did not receive any returns and was instead asked to pay a 20 percent 'tax' to withdraw the funds. He refused after suspecting it was a scam. 'As a result, the businessman lost over RM2.2 million, comprising his savings and money borrowed from friends,' he said. He added that the victim lodged a police report at the Maran police headquarters yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Businessman loses RM2.2 million in separate Facebook investment scams
KUANTAN: A businessman lost over RM2.2 million in separate scams just months apart this year, after falling for fake investment schemes advertised on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said that in May, the 45-year-old man was lured by a scheme and contacted an individual via WhatsApp. He then made 18 transactions totaling RM1.86 million to six bank accounts between May 14 and July 15, 2025. 'The victim received a return of over RM20,000, which convinced him to continue investing. However, last Tuesday, he was asked to make an additional RM88,000 payment for a 'fast withdrawal' process. 'He refused, and checks via the Semak Mule portal revealed the bank accounts involved had criminal records,' he said in a statement today. Yahaya added that previously, the victim fell for a similar scam, losing RM440,000 through 13 transactions between February and May this year. 'In this case, he did not receive any returns and was instead asked to pay a 20 percent 'tax' to withdraw the funds. He refused after suspecting it was a scam. 'As a result, the businessman lost over RM2.2 million, comprising his savings and money borrowed from friends,' he said. He added that the victim lodged a police report at the Maran police headquarters yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
24-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Businessman loses over RM2.2 million in separate scams just months apart
He then made 18 transactions totaling RM1.86 million to six bank accounts between May 14 and July 15, 2025. 24 Jul 2025 12:54pm Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo KUANTAN - A businessman lost over RM2.2 million in separate scams just months apart this year, after falling for fake investment schemes advertised on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said that in May, the 45-year-old man was lured by a scheme and contacted an individual via WhatsApp. He then made 18 transactions totaling RM1.86 million to six bank accounts between May 14 and July 15, 2025. "The victim received a return of over RM20,000, which convinced him to continue investing. However, last Tuesday, he was asked to make an additional RM88,000 payment for a 'fast withdrawal' process. "He refused, and checks via the Semak Mule portal revealed the bank accounts involved had criminal records,' he said in a statement today. Yahaya added that previously, the victim fell for a similar scam, losing RM440,000 through 13 transactions between February and May this year. "In this case, he did not receive any returns and was instead asked to pay a 20 percent 'tax' to withdraw the funds. He refused after suspecting it was a scam. "As a result, the businessman lost over RM2.2 million, comprising his savings and money borrowed from friends,' he said. He added that the victim lodged a police report at the Maran police headquarters yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - BERNAMA
The Star
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Businessman loses over RM2.2mil in separate scams just months apart
KUANTAN: A businessman lost over RM2.2mil in separate scams just months apart this year, after falling for fake investment schemes advertised on Facebook. Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said that in May, the 45-year-old man was lured by a scheme and contacted an individual via WhatsApp. He then made 18 transactions totaling RM1.86 million to six bank accounts between May 14 and July 15, 2025. "The victim received a return of over RM20,000, which convinced him to continue investing. However, last Tuesday, he was asked to make an additional RM88,000 payment for a 'fast withdrawal' process. "He refused, and checks via the Semak Mule portal revealed the bank accounts involved had criminal records," he said in a statement Thursday (July 24). Comm Yahaya added that previously, the victim fell for a similar scam, losing RM440,000 through 13 transactions between February and May this year. "In this case, he did not receive any returns and was instead asked to pay a 20 percent 'tax' to withdraw the funds. He refused after suspecting it was a scam. "As a result, the businessman lost over RM2.2 million, comprising his savings and money borrowed from friends," he said. He added that the victim lodged a police report at the Maran police headquarters on Wednesday (July 23), and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. - Bernama
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Lecturer loses RM267,000 after believing he was implicated in money laundering
KUANTAN: A 57-year-old lecturer lost RM267,000 after falling victim to scammers impersonating an Anti-Money Laundering Division officer and a police sergeant last month. The victim, from Kuantan, was deceived into believing that his bank account had been used as a mule account. He was persuaded to take out a bank loan and transfer his savings and the loaned money to the fraudsters. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the victim received a call on June 12 from a person claiming to be an officer from the Anti-Money Laundering Division. "The caller told the victim his bank account had been linked to mule activities in Johor. "The call was then transferred to another person who identified himself as Sergeant Nizam from the Johor police contingent. "The policeman accused the victim of involvement in money laundering and instructed him to transfer all his savings into another account. "The victim was assured that his arrest warrant would be cancelled and the case would be resolved if he complied with the instructions," he said today. Yahaya said the victim made 17 transfers totalling RM267,000 into four bank accounts between June 18 and July 19. "The victim not only transferred his savings, but also took a bank loan to pay the fraudsters. A police report was lodged yesterday." Yahaya reminded the public to check the Semak Mule website at before making online transactions and to contact the police to verify calls from unknown individuals.
