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Sinar Daily
09-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Engineer loses over RM70,000 to investment scam
The 40-year-old man came across a share investment scheme advertisement on Facebook on April 8 and contacted a woman for more information. 09 Jul 2025 11:14am The woman managed to get the engineer to join a share investment scheme offered by a company from China, which promised lucrative returns, by using a certain app. CHUKAI - An engineer has ended up RM71,000 poorer after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said that the 40-year-old man came across a share investment scheme advertisement on Facebook on April 8 and contacted a woman for more information. He said the woman managed to get the engineer to join a share investment scheme offered by a company from China, which promised lucrative returns, by using a certain app. "The victim initially made a small investment and received a profit of RM600. Excited, he then took a risk and invested RM71,000 between May 27 and June 26,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Razi said the engineer only realised he had been duped when he failed to get the returns promised and could not get in touch with the suspect. "Make sure companies or individuals offering investments are registered and confirmed to be under the supervision of the Securities Commission Malaysia. "In addition, the public can also contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) hotline at 987 for confirmation before making an cash transactions to third party accounts,' he said. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Engineer loses RM71k to fake investment scam in Chukai
CHUKAI: A 40-year-old engineer has lost RM71,000 after being deceived by an online investment scam. The victim was lured by a Facebook advertisement promising high returns from a Chinese company. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli stated that the engineer first encountered the investment scheme on April 8. After contacting a woman promoting the scheme, he was convinced to use a specific app for trading shares. 'The victim initially invested a small amount and received RM600 in profit. Encouraged by this, he later invested RM71,000 between May 27 and June 26,' said Mohd Razi. The engineer only realised he had been scammed when he failed to receive further returns and could no longer contact the suspect. Mohd Razi advised the public to verify investment companies with the Securities Commission Malaysia before committing funds. He also urged caution when dealing with third-party accounts and recommended contacting the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 987 for verification.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- The Sun
RM193,000 gone: Woman pensioner falls victim to phone scam
CHUKAI: A pensioner was poorer by RM193,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said on May 25, a 63-year-old woman (victim) received a phone call from a suspect impersonating an agent from Takaful Malaysia. He said the suspect claimed the victim had filed a false insurance claim, which could lead to her being fined and imprisoned. 'The first suspect then connected the call to another suspect who pretended to be a police officer. 'The suspect asked the victim to provide her bank card details and the security password for her savings account for verification purposes. The panicked victim complied with the suspect's instructions out of fear of being imprisoned,' he said in a statement today. However, Mohd Razi said that on June 8, the victim was shocked to discover that her savings had been reduced by RM193,000. On checking, the victim found that 20 money transfer transactions had been made to four unknown bank accounts between May 29 and June 8. 'Police advise the public to first verify the phone numbers used by suspects through the 'Semak Mule' online application provided by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department. 'The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,' he added.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- The Sun
Pensioner loses RM193k in Takaful, police scam
CHUKAI: A pensioner was poorer by RM193,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said on May 25, a 63-year-old woman (victim) received a phone call from a suspect impersonating an agent from Takaful Malaysia. He said the suspect claimed the victim had filed a false insurance claim, which could lead to her being fined and imprisoned. 'The first suspect then connected the call to another suspect who pretended to be a police officer. 'The suspect asked the victim to provide her bank card details and the security password for her savings account for verification purposes. The panicked victim complied with the suspect's instructions out of fear of being imprisoned,' he said in a statement today. However, Mohd Razi said that on June 8, the victim was shocked to discover that her savings had been reduced by RM193,000. On checking, the victim found that 20 money transfer transactions had been made to four unknown bank accounts between May 29 and June 8. 'Police advise the public to first verify the phone numbers used by suspects through the 'Semak Mule' online application provided by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department. 'The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,' he added.
The Star
08-06-2025
- The Star
Kemaman cops seize 12 motorcycles in anti-street racing operation
CHUKAI: Twelve motorcycles have been seized during a two-day anti-street racing operation dubbed Ops Samseng Jalanan here. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said the operation was conducted after a viral video showed a group of motorcyclists racing and riding recklessly around the town. He added that they issued 74 summonses for various offences under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987. "The operation involved 17 personnel from 1am to 5am on Saturday (June 7) and continued on Sunday (June 8) during the same hours. During the operation, we seized 12 motorcycles and issued 74 summonses after inspecting 68 vehicles," he said in a statement on Sunday. Mohd Razi urged parents to pay closer attention to their children's movements and activities, particularly those involving motorcycles. He said illegal street racing not only breaks the law but also poses a threat to the lives and safety of other road users. – Bernama
