First month of 2024 saw an alarming increase in scam victims, says Johor police

Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar (middle) shaking hands with a visitor during his walkabout at Chinese New Year bazaar held along Jalan Dedap 14 in Taman Johor Jaya on Monday (Feb 5). Looking on is Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) councillor Chan San San (left).

JOHOR BARU: Scam victims in Johor lost more than RM26mil last month, say police.

State police chief Comm M. Kumar said in January, 534 cheating cases have been recorded compared to 231 cases in the same period last year. An increase of 303 cases or 131%.