University lecturer in JB loses RM1.3mil to scammers

By REMAR NORDIN

JOHOR BARU: A 41-year-old lecturer has been cheated of RM1.3mil after falling for a scam here.

Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the female public university employee lodged a police report on Saturday (Jan 7).

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