Clerk loses over RM125,000 to scammers


ALOR SETAR: An administrative assistant lost more than RM125,000 after being deceived into believing she was under investigation for money laundering and drug trafficking.

Kedah Commercial Criminal Investigation Department chief Supt Elias Omar said the 46-year-old victim claimed to have received a call from an Inland Revenue Board officer.

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