{
  "id": 12845928,
  "title": "Retiree loses RM70k to scammers posing as police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/retiree-loses-rm70k-to-scammers-posing-as-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:22:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1550680/retiree-loses-rm70k-scammers-posing-police"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TANGKAK: A 68-year-old retiree lost RM70,000 after scammers posing as police officers tricked him into giving them his ATM card. The victim discovered seven unauthorized cash withdrawals from his account, prompting him to file a police report. District police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib explained that the suspects contacted the victim, claiming he was involved in a money-laundering case. They deceived the victim into sending his ATM card via courier, stating it was necessary for the police investigation. Upon realizing the fraudulent activity, the victim found seven cash withdrawals totaling RM70,000. Superintendent Roslan stated that the case is under investigation for cheating, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.",
  "summary": "TANGKAK: A 68-year-old retiree lost RM70,000 after he was duped into handing over his ATM card to scammers posing as police officers.",
  "key_points": [
    "68-year-old retiree loses RM70,000 to scammers",
    "Police officers impersonated to trick victim",
    "Seven unauthorized withdrawals totaling RM70k"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}