KUALA TERENGGANU: A logging company manager has been cheated of RM238,000 by two men who claimed to have been involved in timber trading.
Kuala Terengganu district police chief Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said it began on Aug 21, 2022, when the suspects offered the victim a deal to purchase timber for RM450,000.
According to ACP Azli, the suspects claimed that the sale was authorised by Felcra Bhd, which had allegedly agreed to the sale and purchase of the remaining timber in a designated area.
“The victim was taken to the logging site to inspect the timber himself, which further solidified his trust in the suspects.
“The suspects then offered the victim the option to make payments in instalments.
“The victim subsequently transferred RM238,000 into separate accounts belonging to the two suspects,” he added when contacted by Bernama yesterday.
ACP Azli said the victim and the two suspects had visited a legal firm to draft a letter of agreement.
However, in 2023, the Terengganu Forestry Department informed the victim that the confirmation letter, allegedly issued by Felcra, was counterfeit.
“The 38-year-old victim attempted to contact one of the suspects to request a refund but received no response.
“The victim delayed lodging a police report in hopes of resolving the matter amicably.
“However, after the suspects refuse to cooperate, the victim felt deceived and ultimately reported the incident to the police yesterday,” said ACP Azli.
