Retiree loses RM179,490 in Macau scam
KUALA LUMPUR: A 73-year-old retiree lost RM179,490 after falling victim to a Macau scam involving scammers posing as police officers and accusing him of money laundering and drug trafficking.
A 73-year-old retiree has lost RM179,490 after falling prey to a Macau scam, according to Brickfields police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook. The victim was contacted by two unidentified individuals who claimed to be police officers and accused him of money laundering and drug trafficking. They instructed him to surrender his bank cards, cash, and jewellery for investigation purposes.
Panicked, the victim agreed to meet the suspects at an apartment in Sri Petaling on September 8 to hand over the money and valuables. The total losses amounted to RM179,490, involving cash, gold purchases, and transfers to three third-party bank accounts. The victim lodged a police report once he realized he had been cheated. Police are now investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which deals with cheating.
They are checking information with telecommunications companies and reviewing CCTV footage to assist in the investigation.
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