RM5.5mil losses from sale of face mask scams, says Ismail Sabri


PETALING JAYA: As much as RM5.5mil has been lost to face mask sales scams during the movement control order (MCO) period, says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said from March 18 until June 3, the police had opened 527 investigation papers (IPs) regarding face mask scams, which chalked up an estimated RM5.5mil in losses.

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