MELAKA: A retiree applied for a loan to celebrate Hari Raya with his grandchildren but ended up losing his entire savings of RM14,000, leaving him penniless.This has caused him to be depressed especially since he can’t celebrate with his loved ones due to the interstate travel ban as well.
Melaka Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt E. Sundra Rajan said the 80-year-old was offered a personal loan with low interest rate via SMS last month.
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