Over RM4mil lost due to cyber crimes in first five months of 2023, says Johor top cop


JOHOR BARU: Police have recorded a total of RM4.5mil losses due to dubious transfers of account holders’ funds without the victims’ knowledge, says Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat.

The Johor police chief said that the number of cybercrimes involving such cases has also increased to 173 cases from January to May this year, compared to 26 cases in the same period last year.

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