JOHOR BARU: A pensioner lost RM130,000 to an Indonesian shaman after being conned at a hotel in Taman Daya, here.
Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Sulaiman Salleh said the suspect, known as Pak Edi, in his 50s, told the 61-year-old victim and her husband last week that he had a magic trick that could double whatever amount they gave him.
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