Terengganu police: Woman duped into paying RM80,000 in online ‘wang ghaib’ scam
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 26 — An elderly woman lost RM80,000 after falling victim to a syndicate offering to help pe...
In Terengganu, a 73-year-old woman lost RM80,000 after falling victim to a 'wang ghaib' scam. According to district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor, the elderly woman discovered an advertisement for the money on a Facebook page last year. After contacting the suspect via WhatsApp, she was told that the money could be used to repair her house, settle debts, and contribute to orphaned children.
Despite finding no money credited to her account, the victim believed the suspect and continued to trust them. On September 24, the suspect's friend contacted the victim, claiming the money was in his possession, and demanded a payment of RM50,000 as a penalty for failing to claim it early. The victim made 13 transactions totaling RM80,000 using her own savings, believing she was receiving the promised money.
After failing to receive the money, the woman lodged a police report at 4.17 pm. The case is currently under investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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