Two women among five suspects arrested over investment scam in Perak


KUALA LUMPUR: Two women are among five individuals arrested by the police in raids conducted in Perak last Oct 17 and 18 on suspicion of being involved in an investment scam syndicate.

The suspects, aged from 28 to 38, have been remanded for three days to assist the investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

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Cheating , Scam , Investment , Penal Code , Perak

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