{
  "id": 15157328,
  "title": "Man loses RM363,887 in alleged fake bank auction property scam in Miri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/man-loses-rm363-887-in-alleged-fake-bank-auction-property-scam-in-miri-15157328",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:02:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/man-loses-rm363887-in-alleged-fake-bank-auction-property-scam-in-miri/239470"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miri police have reported a man who allegedly lost RM363,887.49 in a fake bank auction property scam. The 56-year-old victim, who had known the suspect for two years, intended to purchase a family home in Kuching. The suspect offered five houses in Kuching's Taman Abadi area, claiming they were auctioned properties at lower prices. The victim made payments in stages between November 2025 and January 2026, but the purchases were not completed as promised. The victim also had not received complete documents proving ownership of the houses. The police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which pertains to cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property. Authorities advise the public to be wary of unrealistically low property offers, verify property status through official channels, consult legal experts, and avoid transferring funds to third-party accounts without proper verification.",
  "summary": "MIRI, Oct 17 — A man who intended to buy a property for his family has allegedly been cheated out of RM363,887.49...",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Man loses RM363,887 in alleged fake bank auction property scam in Miri",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/man-loses-rm363-887-in-alleged-fake-bank-auction-property-scam-in-miri",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:02:54.000Z"
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  "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."
}