SHAH ALAM: A woman detained with her husband for allegedly cheating comedian Along Cham's wife of RM95,180 is also being investigated for five other cheating cases in four states.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the female suspect was suspected of involvement in cheating cases in Sabah, Negri Sembilan, Kedah and Selangor.
"She is also wanted for a case in Tanjung Aru, Sabah.
"She has been remanded for four days while her husband has been remanded for three days.
"We are investigating under Section 420 of Penal Code for cheating," he told a press conference at state police headquarters here on Friday (Jan 31).
The cops have recorded the statements of three individuals, including Along Cham's wife Afreena Suhaimi.
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It was previously reported that Afreena lodged a police report claiming she was cheated of RM95,180, money she planned to use to reduce the charges against her husband.
Comm Hussein had said the victim, an airline company employee, met the suspect in December to discuss her husband's ongoing court case.
"The suspect met the victim a few times and convinced her that she could help her in resolving the matter.
"The victim eventually agreed and transferred the money into two bank accounts provided by the suspect,” he said.
Comm Hussein said the victim realised that the suspect did not fulfil her promise and subsequently lodged a police report in Kajang on Tuesday (Jan 28). An investigation paper was then opened.
"Investigations found that the suspect is believed to be working as a diesel supplier.
"We advise the public to always be wary of offers to help with any case. Refer to the authorities acting," he said.
