Accountant loses RM2.2mil to investment scam

By Venesa Devi

Nation
Monday, 17 Jun 2024
11:24 AM MYT

JOHOR BARU: A local accountant has been swindled out of more than RM2.2mil after falling for a fraudulent investment scheme.

Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar reported that the 75-year-old man was misled by a message from an unknown source promising high returns via an investment app.

Tags / Keywords: #jangankenascam , Johor Baru , Accountant , Life Savings , Fraud , Investment Scam , Johor Police Chief , Comm M. Kumar , Penal Code , Cheating , Fake Investment App , Financial Scam , Victim.

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