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The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
Sandakan records RM4.3m losses in online scam cases
SANDAKAN: Police have reported 54 online scams in Sandakan within the first four months of this year, involving losses amounting to RM4.3 million. Sandakan police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 170 such cases were recorded last year, with total losses reaching RM23.06 million. 'The victims come from various backgrounds, including professionals, business owners, and retirees. Most of them are aged between 31 and 50, with 61.11 percent being men and 38.89 percent women,' he said in a statement today. Ahsmon stressed that police take these crimes seriously and urged the public to remain vigilant. He also cautioned the public not to become money mules by allowing third parties to use their bank accounts. Those found involved may be investigated under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which carries a fine of between RM10,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of one to seven years, or both, upon conviction.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
Sandakan records RM4.3m losses from online scams since January
SANDAKAN: Police have reported 54 online scams in Sandakan within the first four months of this year, involving losses amounting to RM4.3 million. Sandakan police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 170 such cases were recorded last year, with total losses reaching RM23.06 million. 'The victims come from various backgrounds, including professionals, business owners, and retirees. Most of them are aged between 31 and 50, with 61.11 percent being men and 38.89 percent women,' he said in a statement today. Ahsmon stressed that police take these crimes seriously and urged the public to remain vigilant. He also cautioned the public not to become money mules by allowing third parties to use their bank accounts. Those found involved may be investigated under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which carries a fine of between RM10,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of one to seven years, or both, upon conviction.
Daily Express
25-04-2025
- Daily Express
Police visit Sandakan orphanage
Published on: Friday, April 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: SANDAKAN: Sandakan District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah and his officers conducted a welfare visit to the Pusat Jagaan Anak-Anak Yatim Rumah Al-Yakin, here, Tuesday. The delegation was welcomed by the centre's representative cum secretary, Mustarin Abdul Muhim. Ahsmon said the visit was part of their 218th Police Day welfare initiative series. 'Beyond our duty to serve the community, this is our small way of supporting children in need,' he said. 'These children are society's future assets and our shared hope.' During the visit, the police team distributed school supplies and other essential items. 'We hope these contributions would help ease their burden and motivate them to study hard, so they may one day give back to society,' he said. He said they have plans for subsequent welfare visits to retired and ailing police personnel, as well as collaborations with other agencies for similar charitable programmes. Mustarin expressed gratitude for the visit by Ahsmon and Sandakan District Police Headquarters personnel. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Borneo Post
152 arrested in special drug crackdown operation in Sandakan
Ahsmon (centre) showing the drugs seized during the operation in Sandakan. – Bernama photo SANDAKAN (Apr 24): Police arrested 152 individuals in a month-long special drug crime crackdown operation here, involving raids on 10 locations, including markets and shops suspected of conducting suspicious activities. Sandakan District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the special operation, known as 'Op Tapis', which concluded on April 20, successfully seized 1.3 kilograms of various types of drugs, including syabu, ketamine and ecstasy, as well as 235 millilitres of mushroom vape liquid. He said police also confiscated five vehicles and eight pieces of jewellery during the operation, with the total estimated seizure value at RM350,000. 'The arrests also involved women and foreigners … the cases are being investigated under Section 39B, Section 39A(1), Section 15(1)(a), and Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act,' he told reporters here on Thursday.
