Doctor loses RM588,000 in Dungun Forex investment scam
DUNGUN: A private doctor lost RM588,000 after she was allegedly duped by a Forex and Ethereum investment scheme promising lucrative returns, police said.
A private doctor from Dungun lost RM588,000 after falling victim to a Forex and Ethereum investment scam, police reported. The 32-year-old was lured by an Instagram advertisement promising lucrative returns on trading or investment lessons. She reportedly contacted an individual on WhatsApp, who introduced himself as "Wan." The victim was then asked to pay RM300 for trading videos.
During the investment process, she was allegedly told she had committed an offense and required to pay compensation to avoid legal charges. She made 77 transactions to six bank accounts, ultimately realizing she had been scammed. Police have obtained the victim's initial statement, transaction receipts, and are seeking information on the account owners through banks.
No arrests have been made, and investigations continue under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Police warn the public not to fall for investment offers promising quick returns and advise checking the legitimacy of offers before transferring money to unknown accounts.
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