Teen allegedly duped traders for RM10,000 over fake bazaar booths

KUALA LUMPUR: Scammers ran off with over RM10,000 after duping prospective clients over fake Ramadhan bazaar booths.

City Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Asst Comm Mahidisham Ishak, in a statement on Monday (May 9), said that six reports were lodged between March 30 and April 14 over supposed rentals of bazaar booths at the Bukit Jalil Stadium as part of the Progam Bazar Ramadhan dan Festival Aidilfitri.

"The victims were promised allocated spots after paying an advance ranging between RM1,500 and RM2,700. Losses by victims have been calculated to be at RM11,300.

"Victims realised they were cheated after being told that the Bukit Jalil stadium Progam Bazar Ramadhan dan Festival Aidilfitri was not being held and no money had been received," he said.

An 19-year-old man was arrested on May 5 following investigations.

"He is the main suspect and the account holder in this case. He has been remanded until May 10.

"We advise victims to contact the Cheras police district commercial crimes chief Asst Supt Janarthanan Nair Govindan at 012 573 4374," he said