Retiree loses RM740,000 in Macau scam


KUANTAN (Bernama): A retiree lost a whopping RM740,000 of her savings after being duped by Macau scam syndicate member, disguised as a police officer, for nearly four months.

Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said it all started when the 65-year-old woman received a phone call from a male suspect in March.

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