Losses due to online scams in Sarawak almost doubled in first seven months of this year, say cops

By ANDY CHUA

SIBU: Online fraud cases continue to soar in Sarawak, with 1,306 cases reported for the first seven months of this year, says Datuk Mohd Azman Sapri.

"This is an increase of 145 cases or 12.49% as compared to the same period in 2022 with 1,161 cases," the Sarawak Police Commissioner said on Tuesday (Sept 5)

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