KUALA LUMPUR: A fake arrest warrant supposedly issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia, Putrajaya has been circulated widely online.
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) deputy director (Investigation) Deputy Comm Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the fake document was sent to victims via the WhatsApp and Telegram apps.
He said investigations revealed that the arrest warrant contained "instructions" for police to take immediate action and arrest the offenders named in the document within 24 hours.
"The content of the 'arrest warrant' also states that the High Court has authorised the police to carry out the directive.
"The document also claimed that offenders were not allowed to be bailed by any party, including lawyers, and all assets registered in the offender's name would be frozen and confiscated," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 31).
He said, according to the arrest warrant, the offenders were also not allowed to leave Malaysia after action had been taken against them.
"We would like to clarify that the 'arrest warrant' is false. This department has never received such an 'arrest warrant'.
"As a precautionary measure, all parties are reminded not to obey any instructions received through the 'arrest warrant' or by unknown individuals. This is part of a scam," he said.
He said as a preventive measure, the public is advised to be more vigilant and not easily believe and accept any documents that are not verified.
"Check with the relevant agency before taking any decision," he said.
Those with any inquiries regarding the existence of a new fraud modus operandi can contact the nearest police station or submit inquiries to the CCID Infoline via 013-2111222.
