RM3.8bil transferred overseas by scam syndicates, says Bukit Aman CCID chief

By Farik Zolkepli

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM3.8bil was transferred to bank accounts in 43 countries via 15 trading entities believed to be shell companies set up by scammers.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the transactions were conducted from 2021 till late 2023.

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