Retiree loses RM730,000 to investment scam


KUANTAN: A 65-year-old retiree lost a total of RM730,000 after being duped into investing in a non-existent online investment scheme.

Pahang Police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the woman was interested in joining the investment scheme offered via the Instagram application, which promised a 20% profit.

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