Consultant loses RM2.8mil to online investment scam


KUALA LUMPUR: A 68-year-old consultant lost over RM2.8mil after being deceived by an online investment scam.

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the senior citizen, who works as a consultant, was attracted to the ‘Clear Bridge Gold Community Gold Trading’ investment advertisement before being added to a WhatsApp group and given instructions.

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