Video-call striptease leads to blackmail


IPOH: A mechanic lost RM200,000 to a blackmailer who had enticed him into performing lewd acts during a video call.

The 30-year-old victim got acquainted with the suspect, known as “Yaya,” via Facebook on April 1.

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