Retired Ipoh doctor loses almost RM4mil in investment scam
Perak police chief Comm Datuk Noor Hisam Noordin said the 74-year old was cheated by a female suspect he got to know through his late wife.
He said the victim was tricked into investing in a scheme said to be linked to royalty.
"He was interested because she was his late wife's friend," he said in a statement on Friday (June 13).
Comm Noor Hisam said the victim handed over RM12,000 to the suspect at a bank in Ipoh on Dec 17, 2014.
"Over the years until April 9, 2025, he continued making payments amounting to RM3.9mil in cash and through bank transfers to the suspect's personal account.
"The victim only realised recently he had been deceived as he had never received returns or profits.
"Each time he asked, the suspect gave various excuses," he said, adding that a police report was lodged on June 12.
Comm Noor Hisam said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
He reminded the public not to fall for promises of quick and high returns from unverified investment schemes.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
18 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Perhilitan seizes RM500k worth of exotic skin products in Cheras raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have seized more than RM500,000 worth of handbags and belts made from exotic animal skins, including crocodile leather, during a raid on a business premises in Cheras yesterday. Three locals were detained for questioning in connection with the illegal sale of various items crafted from protected wildlife skins. A source said the activity was uncovered after enforcement officers from the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), together with intelligence officers from the 19th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) Central Brigade, carried out a raid under Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah at about 11.40am. "The team discovered the business was selling various products made from the skins of protected wild animals," the source said. The raid resulted in the seizure of 86 handbags and 14 belts believed to be made from exotic animal skins. The suspects were released on police bail, while all confiscated items were taken to Perhilitan's headquarters for further investigation. Authorities reminded the public that the trade of wildlife-based products without valid authorisation is a serious offence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), and strict action will be taken without compromise.
New Straits Times
18 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
EAIC recommends criminal charges against immigration officer over medical visa abuse
PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended that criminal charges be filed against an Immigration Department officer for alleged abuse of power involving the issuance of medical visas to foreign nationals. In a statement, the EAIC said its Special Task Force, led by Commissioner Datuk Seri Dr Razali Ab Malik, had conducted a thorough investigation under Section 17 of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 (Act 700). The investigation revealed that the officer had approved medical visit visas for foreign nationals from several countries despite being aware that the supporting documents were incomplete and failed to comply with Immigration Department Circular No. 10/2001. Razali said the task force had examined breaches in the visa approval process, including reviewing compliance with standard operating procedures, interviewing relevant witnesses, seizing documents and compiling recommendations for further action by the relevant authorities. "The EAIC found clear elements of abuse of power in the approval of these visas, which did not meet the basic procedural and documentary requirements," he said. As a result, the commission has referred its investigation findings to the Attorney-General's Chambers with a recommendation to prosecute the officer under the Penal Code (Act 574), the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), and the Passport Act 1966 (Act 150), in accordance with Paragraph 30(1)(c) of Act 700.
Barnama
37 minutes ago
- Barnama
Police Receive Four Reports Over Rally At Dataran Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Police have received four reports in connection with the rally at Dataran Merdeka on Saturday, including one case involving an effigy resembling Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being caned near the National Mosque. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the remaining three reports were related to the use of drones. He said that the effigy case has been referred to the Classified Crime Investigation Unit in Bukit Aman for investigation under Section 41 of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
