Syndicates now targeting differently-abled persons in overseas work scams

Ng’s mother holding a photo of her son during the press conference. Looking on are Chong (right), Ti (second from left) and Pahang MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Lee Mok Koon (left).

KUALA LUMPUR: Syndicates appear to be targeting differently-abled persons into working overseas and then demanding ransom from victims' families for their safe return.

MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker, said that scammers appear to have changed tactics and were now targeting those who are disabled.