Woman loses RM1.15m after falling for love scam syndicate in Kuantan
KUANTAN, Sept 26 — A farmer and agricultural product trader lost more than RM1.15 million after falling victim to...
A 50-year-old woman from Pahang has lost more than RM1.15 million after falling victim to a love scam syndicate. According to Pahang acting police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob, the victim befriended an individual named Siew Gui Lim, known as Jason, on WhatsApp in July. Their relationship deepened, and the suspect began posing as a cybersecurity consulting director, promising the victim substantial profits.
The victim invested money and then transferred it to what they believed was a platform called 'Veniec Lottery', designed to recover the invested funds. The woman made multiple payments and deposits, ultimately transferring a total of RM1,150,034.70 to seven bank accounts. However, she soon discovered she had been scammed, as she was unable to withdraw the funds.
The incident is under investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Azry Akmar advised the public against being easily manipulated by individuals who exploit friendship or special relationships to persuade them into financial transactions. He also recommended checking account numbers and phone numbers through the Semak Mule platform before conducting any financial dealings, and to contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) immediately if they suspect they have been scammed.
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