{
  "id": 13645001,
  "title": "Pahang retiree loses over RM1.1m in TikTok-promoted investment scam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pahang-retiree-loses-over-rm1-1m-in-tiktok-promoted-investment-scam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:00:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/11/pahang-retiree-loses-over-rm11m-in-tiktok-promoted-investment-scam/238659"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A retired teacher from Pahang has suffered a loss of more than RM1.1 million following a non-existent stock investment scheme that was promoted on TikTok, according to the acting police chief of Pahang. The 65-year-old victim came across an advertisement and subsequently contacted an individual who claimed to represent the company via WhatsApp. After being briefed on stock investments and financial market analysis, the victim agreed to participate in the scheme. Over the course of 22 transactions between August 21 and October 7, the man carried out these activities using online banking and over-the-counter services at financial institutions. Azry Akmar stated that the victim was required to make additional payments even after all transactions were completed. Upon realizing he had been scammed and did not receive promised returns, the man filed a police report at the Pekan District Police Headquarters. The case falls under Section 420 of the Penal Code.",
  "summary": "KUANTAN, Oct 11 — A retired teacher claims to have lost more than RM1.1 million after falling for a non-existent s...",
  "key_points": [
    "65-year-old retired teacher from Pahang loses over RM1.1 million",
    "Scam promoted on TikTok through WhatsApp contact",
    "22 transactions conducted between August 21 and October 7"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This case highlights the growing threat of online investment scams, particularly those promoted on social media platforms, and the financial devastation they can cause to unsuspecting victims.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Pahang retiree loses over RM1.1m in TikTok-promoted investment scam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pahang-retiree-loses-over-rm1-1m-in-tiktok-promoted-investment-scam-13647191",
        "published": "2026-10-11T05:00:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}