Accountant loses almost RM13,000 to suspect claiming to be property agent

JEMPOL: A 39-year-old accountant who had planned to refurbish his condominium has been scammed of almost RM13,000 by a suspect claiming to be a property agent.

Jempol district police chief Supt Hoo Chang Hook said the victim, who owned the unit in Kuala Lumpur, was contacted by an individual who identified himself as Max in March this year.