Police bust job scam syndicate in Ipoh


IPOH: The police have busted a job scam syndicate offering fake employment opportunities through social media, leading to the arrest of 11 locals.

Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said the syndicate was uncovered following a raid at two residential premises in Taiping on Aug 14 at 1.30pm.

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