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 lost over RM1.15 million to a love scam syndicate in Kuantan, according to Pahang acting police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob. The victim befriended a man identified as Siew Gui Lim @ Jason on WhatsApp in July before the relationship deepened. The suspect pretended to be a cybersecurity consulting director, offering a gold investment scheme promising high profits.
After receiving payments for the investment, the suspect introduced a platform called 'Veniec Lottery,' claiming it was meant to recover the invested funds. The victim then made multiple deposits, transferring money from her savings and loans from family members, totaling RM1,150,034.70. However, she later realized she had been scammed and could not withdraw the funds.
The case is under investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Azry Akmar Akmar advises the public to be cautious of individuals who exploit friendship or special relationships to persuade victims into making investments or giving them money. He also recommends checking account and phone numbers through the Semak Mule platform before conducting financial transactions.
If individuals suspect they have become scam victims, they are urged to contact the National Scam Response Centre at 997 or report the incident to the police.
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