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Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Promises of quick profit cost Johor man RM301,000 in stock scam
JOHOR BAHRU, July 19 — An elderly e-hailing driver lost RM301,300 after falling victim to an online scheme that promised quick and lucrative returns through investments in foreign stocks. Seri Alam police chief Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the 67-year-old victim was first introduced to the fraudulent scheme in April by a woman he had just met. 'Believing the woman's promises, the victim made 11 transfers to four different bank accounts, amounting to RM301,300,' he said in a statement. However, he never received any returns. Instead, he was repeatedly asked to make additional payments, supposedly to facilitate the release of his profits. Realising he had been scammed when he could no longer reach the woman and failed to recover his investment, the victim lodged a police report on Monday. Mohd Sohaimi said preliminary checks using the Semak Mule platform by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department revealed that three of the bank accounts involved had been flagged in 27 previous police reports linked to investment scams. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, caning and a fine upon conviction. He added that investigators are also looking into the existence of mule accounts under Section 424 of the Penal Code, which covers the use of accounts or payment instruments for criminal purposes. 'Upon conviction under Section 424, offenders face a fine of between RM10,000 and RM150,000 or imprisonment of three to 10 years,' he said. He advised the public to be wary of online investment schemes promising quick and high returns, especially those that appear overly easy or risk-free. 'The public is also urged to verify any investment opportunity with relevant authorities such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Bank Negara Malaysia, or the Securities Commission to ensure its legitimacy,' he added. — Bernama
Malay Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Company manager loses over RM260,000 to WhatsApp investment scam
JOHOR BAHRU, July 19 — A company manager lost RM262,669 after allegedly falling victim to an online stock investment scam conducted through the WhatsApp application. Seri Alam police chief Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the police received a report on the incident yesterday after the 39-year-old victim realised he had been cheated. 'The victim said the incident began last April when he came across a stock investment advertisement on WhatsApp that promised lucrative returns within a short period,' he said. 'Interested, the victim made 16 transactions into two different bank accounts between April 25 and July 4, amounting to a total of RM262,669,' he said in a statement. Mohd Sohaimi said the victim was later asked to make an additional payment purportedly for the withdrawal of investment profits, but no returns were received. He said the victim realised he had been scammed after all efforts to recover the investment money failed. 'Initial investigations using the Semak Mule platform by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) found that one of the bank accounts used in the transactions had a prior police report linked to an investment fraud case,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud. Police will also conduct further investigations into the use of mule accounts, with appropriate action to be taken against the account holders involved. He urged the public to exercise caution with investment schemes that promise high returns in a short time and to verify the legitimacy of companies through the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Semak Mule portal before making any transactions. The public is also warned against sharing personal or banking information with unknown parties and to stay informed about commercial crime tactics via CCID's official social media channels. Fraud victims are urged to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 to block any fund transfers. — Bernama
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Malay Mail
Johor police nab three foreigners over brutal stabbing of disabled cabbie
JOHOR BAHRU, July 15 — Police have arrested three male foreigners to assist investigations into the stabbing of disabled taxi driber at a workers' dormitory in Desa Cemerlang here on Saturday. Seri Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said that the men were arrested at the workers' dormitory in Desa Cemerlang at around 2.30 am on Sunday. 'The three suspects have been remanded for four days till Thursday for further investigations,' he told Bernama last night. The taxi driver, Mohd Zulkefli Mydin, 40, was stabbed in the abdomen and left thigh and also had his left wrist slashed during the attack and was taken to the Sultan Ismail Hospital for emergency treatment at about 10.30 pm the day of the attack. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
18-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Woman assaulted by boss in Johor treated for illness, not injuries, say cops
Footage from a viral video showing a woman being assaulted by her employer in an office. PETALING JAYA : The woman assaulted by her employer at an office in Taman Kota Masai, Pasir Gudang in Johor on May 15 had other health problems before the incident, police said today. Commenting on claims that the woman required surgery after the incident, Seri Alam police chief Sohaimi Ishak said a medical report from the hospital showed that the 34-year-old only suffered scratches and bruises from the assault. 'The woman had an illness and needed surgery unrelated to the incident. 'The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code (for voluntarily causing hurt),' Bernama quoted him as saying to reporters at the Johor police headquarters. Sohaimi also said that police had completed and submitted the investigation paper to the deputy public prosecutor. He was earlier reported as saying that police were investigating a viral video showing a woman being assaulted by her employer in an office. Sohaimi said police received a report from the woman on the same day at around 5.53pm.
