556 cases of face mask scams so far, RM4.2mil lost


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 556 cases of face mask scams resulting in losses amounting to RM4.2mil have been recorded this year with the majority of it occurring during the movement control order (MCO).

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Zakaria Ahmad said from the total cases, 501 occurred between March 18 (the start of the MCO) and April 3, resulting in RM3.5mil in losses.

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