Pahang retiree loses RM81,465 to online 'lover' he never met
MARAN: A retiree realised he had fallen victim to a love scam after his partner failed to turn up for their first meeting, by which time he had lost RM81,465.
A Malaysian retiree in his 60s lost RM81,465 to an online love scam after his virtual partner failed to show up for their initial meeting, police in Maran reported. The victim, who had been befriending the woman since June 13, transferred the money under various pretexts such as paying rent, car repairs, and purchasing jewelry. He made 44 transactions totaling RM81,465 into six different bank accounts between June 13 and August 7.
The woman had promised to meet him on August 10, but she didn't arrive. When he called her, she provided further excuses. The victim realized he had been duped and reported the incident to the police. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which deals with cheating and can result in a prison term ranging from one to ten years, corporal punishment, and a fine upon conviction.
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