Nearly RM10mil lost to Macau scams in Johor this year so far


JOHOR BARU: Johor police recorded a spike in Macau scam cases with losses amounting to almost RM10mil within the first four months of this year.

State commercial crime chief Asst Comm Amran Md Jusin said from Jan 1 this year until Monday (April 18), there have already been 209 cases recorded compared to 90 cases in 2021, which is an increase of 119 cases.

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