KUALA LUMPUR: A bogus investment scheme has emerged using the Petronas Chemicals Group logo.
According to the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Department (CCID) advertisements of the bogus scheme were being circulated on Telegram and Facebook.
Federal CCID director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the scheme offered high returns after just three hours of making an investment.
"Based on our checks four packages are being offered such as the basic package where one deposits between RM550 and RM2,000 and is promised returns of between RM15,000 and RM60,000.
"The silver package offered involves investments of between RM3,000 and RM5,000 and promises returns of between RM90,000 and RM150,000 while the gold package involves investments of between RM7,000 and RM9,000 and promises returns of between RM210,000 and RM270,000," he said in a statement on Thursday (March 21).
He said the VVIP package involves investments of RM10,000 and promises returns of at least RM300,000.
"The syndicate is also using the Petronas Chemicals Group to confuse its victims.
"So far we have received one report where a victim invested RM1,500," he said, adding that they did not rule out the possibility that more victims are out there who have yet to lodge reports.
Comm Ramli urged victims to come forward immediately.
"Be cautious when looking up investment schemes and always conduct proper checks before making any transactions.
"Always check with official sources such as CCID's Semakmule, Bank Negara Malaysia's Alert List, as well as the Securities Commission Investment Checker platform," he said.
