Woman conned at hospital develops paranoia


Not taking any chances: Dasan said his mother Maruthampal now insists to be accompanied whenever she goes for medical check-up.

PETALING JAYA: Having lost jewellery worth RM3,000 to two conmen who promised her welfare aid, 71-year-old M. Maruthampal now insists that someone follows her whenever she goes for a medical check-up.

M. Malar Dasan said after the scam two months ago, his mother was nervous whenever she stepped out of her government flat in Bukit Jalil.

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