Identity theft victim issues statement denying his involvement with online loan scam

MCA public services and complaints department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong showing a screen capture from twitter during a press conference, October 8, 2021. - GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: A man whose identity had been stolen and used to trick money loan scam victims has lodged a police report to clear his name.

According to a statement on Saturday (Oct 23) by MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong (pic), 24 year old Lee Shong Xian had clarified matters after his photo was highlighted during a prior press conference by Chong.