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The Star
18 hours ago
- General
- The Star
Cops beefing up security for Asean council meet
KUANTAN: Police will step up security ahead of next week's 2025 Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Advisory Council On Dangerous Drugs meeting. Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said they are actively carrying out early preparations in terms of security so that the programme, which is scheduled to be held in Kuantan and Pekan, would proceed smoothly. 'We will ensure there are no hindrances when they hold the meeting as well as make sure everything is safe. 'If there is a need for road closures, they will be kept to a minimum and carried out in stages to ensure smooth traffic flow,' Comm Yahaya told reporters after attending an award ceremony at the Pahang police headquarters here yesterday, Bernama reported. He added that security preparations would be further improved after today's meeting with state Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Police to step up security control ahead of AIPACODD meeting in Pahang
KUANTAN: Police in Pahang will step up security control ahead of next week's 2025 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council On Dangerous Drugs (AIPACODD) Meeting. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said they are actively carrying out early preparations in terms of security so that the programme, which is scheduled to be held in Kuantan and Pekan, would proceed smoothly. 'We will ensure there are no hindrances when they hold the meeting and visits as well as make sure everything is safe. 'If there is a need for road closures, they will be kept to a minimum and carried out in stages to ensure smooth traffic flow,' he told reporters after attending the Rank Awarding and Excellence Service Award Ceremony at the Pahang Police Headquarters here today. Meanwhile, Yahaya said security preparations would be improved after tomorrow's meeting with State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin. The AIPACODD Meeting will be held on June 10 and 11, and the delegates will also be taken on a cultural tour in Pekan.
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Former furniture trader loses RM1.22mil in online scam
KUANTAN: A 62-year-old senior citizen has lost RM1.22 million after being duped by an online scam syndicate, police say. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the victim, a former trader, became acquainted with the suspect in January. The man had introduced himself as a property broker from Singapore and later claimed to be running an online business through a platform based in England. He said the suspect later told the pensioner that he was operating an online business through a platform based in England. "The suspect shared a website that offered the victim online job opportunities, promising commission rates of between 13 and 18 per cent. "On 20 February, the victim received a message from someone introducing herself as 'Lee Mei Lee', who then contacted him via WhatsApp. "Lee Mei Lee taught him how to use the platform, but the victim was required to activate his account first by submitting personal information. "Throughout the period, the senior citizen only received one commission payment amounting to RM800 for the work done. "The victim was also asked to make further payments," he said in a statement. Yahaya said the senior citizen made 61 transactions to 14 different accounts, but after transferring the money, the suspect gave various excuses to delay releasing the funds and continued to request more deposits. The victim, a former furniture trader, eventually realised he had been scammed, suffering a total loss of RM1.22 million, comprising both his savings and borrowed funds, he said. Following the case, Yahaya advised the public to exercise caution before transferring money to unknown individuals. "The public is also reminded to check any bank account or phone number received via the link before making any transactions," he said.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Four lose over RM1.7 mln in online scams
KUANTAN: Four individuals have lodged police reports in Pahang claiming they were victims of online scams in separate cases, with total losses exceeding RM1.7 million. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said a 62-year-old former wooden furniture trader lost up to RM1.2 million after participating in a fraudulent business operated by a housing broker from Singapore since January this year. 'The suspect ran an online business via a platform said to be based in England, which offered the victim online work in return for commissions ranging from 13 to 18 per cent,' he said in a statement today. He said that on Feb 20, the victim received a message via Messenger from another individual identified as Lee Mei Lee. They later communicated through WhatsApp to activate the account. He added that the victim made 61 transactions into 14 different accounts, receiving only a single commission payment of RM800 for work done. In the second case, Yahaya said a 57-year-old female accountant lost RM296,438 after being scammed by an individual named Alvin, who claimed he needed to borrow money from her. 'The suspect said his wife was hospitalised for surgery ... the victim transferred a total of RM42,387 in eight transactions. The suspect kept giving various excuses to solve his problems, leading the victim to transfer another RM225,050 to 12 different accounts,' he said. Separately, on Feb 26, police received a report from a 28-year-old company supervisor who lost RM103,920 after being duped by a woman he met via the Tan-Tan app. The woman claimed to be facing financial difficulties, including debts, car loan payments and family issues. Yahaya said that in the fourth case, a 43-year-old salesman lost RM139,200 after falling victim to a bogus investment scheme advertised on Facebook.
Sinar Daily
07-05-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Housewife loses over RM150,000 to stock investment scam
The woman realised she had been duped when she was unable to withdraw the rest of her investment as promised, and was instead asked to make additional payments in order to access her purported profits. 29 Apr 2025 02:58pm Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo by 123RF KUANTAN - A 58-year-old housewife lost RM150,190 after falling victim to a fake stock investment scheme promoted on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the victim dealt with three individuals via WhatsApp after seeing the advertisement on Jan 21. She was instructed to download the "Tung Shing' app and join two WhatsApp groups: "D2 Stock Market' and "D02 AID VIP Group'. "Between Feb 23 and April 18, the victim made 13 transactions using her personal savings to two different bank accounts. In mid-April, she received a return of RM11,600,' he said in a statement today. He said the woman realised she had been duped when she was unable to withdraw the rest of her investment as promised, and was instead asked to make additional payments in order to access her purported profits. Yahaya urged the public to thoroughly verify the legitimacy of any platform, company or individual offering investments before conducting any financial transactions. "Do not be easily swayed by investment schemes that promise high returns,' he said. - BERNAMA
