Johor trader loses RM1.1 million in online job scam promising commissions
JOHOR BAHRU, June 24 — A trader lost RM1.1 million after being deceived by a non-existent online job offer.
Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the victim, a man in his 40s, lodged a police report yesterday, claiming that the job was offered on social media on March 26.
He said the victim claimed he had to purchase goods, with a commission of 25 per cent from the proceeds of reselling those goods.
The victim proceeded to transfer a total of RM1.1 million to 22 different bank accounts from March 28 to June 13 to buy and sell goods to earn a commission.
'However, the victim realised he had been duped when he did not receive any commission as promised,' Kumar said in a statement tonight.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. — Bernama
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