Miri civil servant cheated of RM31,100 over online drone purchase


SIBU: A civil servant in Miri lost RM31,100 when he was duped into buying a mini-drone costing RM550.

Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid said in a statement on Thursday (July 29) that the victim, in his 20s, responded to an advertisement on Instagram that offered a mini-drone for RM550.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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