Retiree loses over RM134,000 to threats from scam syndicate

By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH

MUAR: A female retiree in Muar lost more than RM134,000 after falling victim to a scam syndicate that threatened her with legal action.

Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 63-year-old woman's ordeal began on November 4, 2024, when she received a call from someone claiming to be an insurance agent.

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Retiree , Scam , Legal Threats , Muar , Money Laundering , Penal Code , Commercial Crime

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