Dozens of Koreans duped out of RM2mil in travel scam


JOHOR BARU: Dozens of Koreans have been duped out of more than RM2mil in what is believed to be a flight ticketing scam.

The victims were enticed with huge discounts on their airline tickets to and from South Korea as well as the promise of 100% refunds for those unable to board their flights should they test positive for Covid-19.

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