Online gamer loses nearly RM96,000 in scam


KUALA LUMPUR: A video gamer lost more than RM95,000 when she was tricked by someone posing as a police officer on Wednesday (April 12).

Sentul OCPD Asst Comm Beh Eng Lai said the 30-year-old woman made five transactions, transferring her money to separate accounts totalling RM95,700, after being tricked by an individual claiming to be an "Inspector Maria" from Bukit Aman.

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Video Gamer , Scam , Bukit Aman , Police , Beh Eng Lai

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