Job scams: 110 Malaysians rescued, 174 still stranded overseas, say cops


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 284 Malaysians have been duped by job scam syndicates overseas, say police.

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) secretary Deputy Comm Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said as of Friday (Sept 30), 110 Malaysians had been rescued, while 174 individuals were still stranded overseas.

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