About 22,000 pensioners have lost RM850mil in total to scammers, says Ahmad Maslan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 22,000 government retirees have fallen victim to scammers, involving losses amounting to RM850mil, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

He said the government hopes that the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) would continue holding special programmes to educate and raise awareness among pensioners to ensure they do not fall victim to fraudsters.