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New Straits Times
6 hours ago
- New Straits Times
'Adopted brother' cons woman out of RM1.68mil in scam
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 57-year-old woman lost more than RM1.68 million in an online investment scam involving a bogus platform. The victim, a retiree from a private firm in Penang, was first contacted via WhatsApp in late March by a man claiming to be from Hong Kong. After three weeks of communication, she began referring to the suspect as her "adopted brother". Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the suspect later persuaded the victim to invest in an online scheme via a mobile app. "The victim was promised returns of up to 10 per cent within a short period," he said in a statement today. Hamzah said the woman made her first investment of USD2,000 (RM8,716) on March 18 and received a return of RM10,023, which convinced her of the platform's legitimacy. "Believing the scheme to be genuine and profitable, she went on to make 36 transactions between March 14 and June 14, depositing funds into 20 different bank accounts belonging to various companies. "In total, she lost RM1,680,464," he said. The scam came to light when the victim attempted to withdraw her returns but was unsuccessful. She was then asked to make additional payments to release the funds, prompting her to suspect foul play. The woman subsequently lodged a report with the Commercial Crime Investigation Department at the Seberang Prai Tengah district police headquarters yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. This incident follows a similar case reported yesterday in which two men, including a senior citizen, lost a combined total of RM2.35 million in separate online investment scams.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC detains two individuals for submitting false particulars in RM8.1 mln fraud
PUTRAJAYA: Two individuals have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false particulars amounting to approximately RM8.1 million, involving the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. According to sources, a former company owner and a former Chief Financial Officer, both in their 40s to 50s, were arrested around 6:30 pm yesterday when they arrived to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters here. 'Both suspects are believed to be involved in corruption and money laundering for the provision of machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. 'Additionally, the investigation also focuses on claims for waste disposal services that occurred from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribe money,' the source said. The source added that MACC's investigation is also identifying other criminal offences under the Penal Code and money laundering activities. Through 'Op Flora,' conducted by MACC's Special Operations Division (BOK) at 11 premises around the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan yesterday, MACC has frozen 76 bank accounts, comprising individual and company accounts, totaling approximately RM1.68 million. The source informed that both individuals are currently remanded for one day after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division Senior Director, Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC detains two over false claims in RM8.1 million fraud case
PUTRAJAYA: Two individuals have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false particulars amounting to approximately RM8.1 million, involving the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. According to sources, a former company owner and a former Chief Financial Officer, both in their 40s to 50s, were arrested around 6:30 pm yesterday when they arrived to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters here. 'Both suspects are believed to be involved in corruption and money laundering for the provision of machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. 'Additionally, the investigation also focuses on claims for waste disposal services that occurred from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribe money,' the source said. The source added that MACC's investigation is also identifying other criminal offences under the Penal Code and money laundering activities. Through 'Op Flora,' conducted by MACC's Special Operations Division (BOK) at 11 premises around the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan yesterday, MACC has frozen 76 bank accounts, comprising individual and company accounts, totaling approximately RM1.68 million. The source informed that both individuals are currently remanded for one day after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division Senior Director, Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
MACC arrests two for submitting false particulars in RM8.1mil fraud
PUTRAJAYA: Two people have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false particulars amounting to approximately RM8.1mil involving the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. According to sources, a former company owner and a former Chief Financial Officer, both in their 40s and 50s were arrested around 6:30 pm on Monday (May 26) when they arrived to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters here. "Both suspects are believed to be involved in corruption and money laundering for the provision of machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. "Additionally, the investigation also focuses on claims for waste disposal services that occurred from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribe money," the source said. The source added that MACC's investigation is also identifying other criminal offences under the Penal Code and money laundering activities. Through "Op Flora," conducted by MACC's Special Operations Division (BOK) at 11 premises around the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan on Monday, the MACC has frozen 76 bank accounts, comprising individual and company accounts, totaling approximately RM1.68 million. The source informed that both individuals are currently remanded for one day after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division Senior Director, Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. - Bernama
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ex-company owner, CFO nabbed for falsifying RM8.1mil in claims
KUALA LUMPUR: A former company owner and a former chief financial officer were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday on suspicion of submitting false claims amounting to RM8.1 million. According to sources, the suspects, who were arrested under Op Flora, are believed to have been involved in falsifying claims for the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. As part of the operation, the MACC's Special Operations Division also raided 11 premises across the Klang Valley and Negri Sembilan. The MACC has also frozen 76 bank accounts comprising both individual and corporate accounts, involving a total of about RM1.68 million. "Both suspects, aged between 40 and 50, were detained around 6.30pm yesterday while giving their statements at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. "They are believed to have been involved in corruption and money laundering related to machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. "In addition, investigations are also focusing on waste disposal service claims from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribes," the source said. The MACC also obtained a one-day remand order against both suspects when they were brought before the magistrate's court in Putrajaya this morning. "The investigation is also identifying other possible criminal offences under the Penal Code as well as money laundering activities," the source added. MACC Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
