RM5bil milked by local and foreign conmen since 2013


AN estimated RM5bil in losses were reported to the authorities by those who were duped through various scams, said the Home Ministry.

Deputy Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said locals and foreigners have fallen victim to syndicates, either through direct contact or via online.

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