Easy money: Man loses RM301,777 to scam by mystery sender in whatsapp
TEMERLOH: A plantation worker lost RM301,777 after falling victim to a bogus investment scheme sent to him through an anonymous WhatsApp message, police said.
TEMERLOH: A 51-year-old plantation worker has lost RM301,777 to a fraudulent investment scheme via an anonymous WhatsApp message, police reported. The victim, who works in Kuala Krau, not only used his savings but also borrowed money from his family to invest in the scheme. Temerloh police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Nasyim Bahron stated that the victim received the message on August 11 from an unknown number.
The investment scheme, called Prestige Prime, promised high returns, persuading the victim to click on a link to register and invest. He made 18 transactions totaling RM301,777 into nine bank accounts. Once the victim realized his account was blocked, he discovered he had been cheated. The case is under investigation for cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which can result in a maximum of 10 years in prison, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.
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