SC receives over 2,000 queries, complaints on scams until September 2021


Executive chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said the queries and complaints have more than doubled the total number reported in 2020, adding that the SC has taken swift actions to combat the scams.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has received over 2,000 queries and complaints on illegal investment schemes or scams as of Sept 30 this year.

Executive chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar said the queries and complaints have more than doubled the total number reported in 2020, adding that the SC has taken swift actions to combat the scams.

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