Eight scammers behind RM4.4mil losses caught


KUALA LUMPUR: A savings scheme scam responsible for RM4.4mil in losses has been busted with the arrest of eight people.

The suspects – four men and two women – were detained following raids in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, Perak and Negri Sembilan on Jan 27.

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