Police stats show online crime up 23% this year, total RM687mil lost


BACHOK: The incidence of online crime from has gone up by 23% from January to September this year compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics from Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department.

Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching said 19,224 cases were recorded this year compared to 15,659 cases for the same period in 2022.

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