12 nabbed after bomoh syndicate cons victims of RM600,000
The victims were persuaded to hand over cash or jewellery supposedly for prayers, incantations or religious rituals.
Twelve individuals have been apprehended by authorities in Sabah, Malaysia, following a series of raids in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Keningau, and Kota Belud. The investigation centers around a suspected bomoh syndicate, which operated since early this year and is accused of defrauding victims out of a total of approximately RM600,000 worth of cash and jewelry.
The syndicate allegedly provided traditional medicine, disease treatment, and religious rituals to ward off bad luck. According to Sabah deputy police commissioner Azhar Hamin, the suspects would then present a woman claiming to predict fortunes, offer treatment, or perform rituals before convincing victims to relinquish their valuables.
The money or jewelry was reportedly handed over for prayers, incantations, or religious rituals, and subsequently stolen or replaced with other items placed in bags. The case is currently under investigation for cheating, as outlined in Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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