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Two biz scams under probe


GEORGE TOWN: Police believe at least two investment scam syndicates have planted their roots here with members now busy selling their “products” on social media.

Penang Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Asst Comm Mohd Rosni Mohd Lazim said one of them called the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) claimed to have links to the Brunei government and its oil and gas-rich assets.

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