Fake cops cheat retiree of RM179,490 in money laundering scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 —A 73-year-old retiree lost RM179,490 after falling victim to a Macau scam involving fraudster...
A 73-year-old retiree from Malaysia lost RM179,490 in a fraudulent money laundering scam, according to police in Kuala Lumpur. The victim was contacted by two unidentified individuals who claimed to be police officers, instructing him to surrender his bank cards, cash, and jewelry for investigation purposes. Panicked by the situation, the victim agreed to meet the suspects at an apartment in Sri Petaling on September 8 to hand over the money and valuables.
In total, the victim lost RM179,490, which included cash, gold purchases, and transfers to three third-party bank accounts. Following realization of the fraud, the victim filed a police report. Police are currently investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which pertains to cheating. They are working with telecommunications companies and reviewing CCTV footage to assist in the investigation.
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