Chinese national loses RM23,000 to fake used car seller


MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong (right) and Chinese national Liu Gui Jun (left) during the press conference on the scam at Wisma MCA.

KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman thought he struck a bargain when he saw an advertisement for a used car that was half the price of other offers.

But it turned out to be a nightmare for the Chinese national, who is now RM23,000 poorer and with no car in sight.

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