KUALA LUMPUR: What was supposed to be a dream come true of owning a roaring Lamborghini Aventador turned into a nightmare for a 34-year-old businessman, who lost RM2.4mil after being swindled in a scam.
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf revealed that the victim lodged a report on Feb 19 after realising he had been taken for a ride, without the luxury car to show for it.
“The victim was approached by a male suspect offering to sell the sports car in June 2020.
“He met the suspect several times and even test-drove the car at a secondhand dealership in Puchong.
“He was also shown a Customs Department import form as supposed proof that the car had been legitimately brought into Malaysia,” he told a press conference at CCID headquarters yesterday.
From June 15, 2020, the victim made 18 transactions into a company’s account, as instructed by the suspect, totalling RM2.4mil.
“Then, in January 2022, the victim received photos showing the Lamborghini had been seized.
“The suspect promised to resolve the issue, but has since fled and become unreachable,” Comm Ramli said.
The case is now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
In connection with the case, police are looking for a man named Lim Voi Heng to assist with the investigation.
“We urge anyone with information to contact investigating officer Insp Ruzanna Khairion at 010-442 5916,” Comm Ramli said, adding that other potential victims should also come forward.
In a separate case, five suspects believed to be mule account holders were arrested in connection with a forex investment scam.
Comm Ramli said the suspects, all in their 30s, were nabbed between late last year and early this year.
“We are still tracking down the main suspect. This case has been under investigation, and there is no truth to claims that police are not taking action,” he said, adding that police have received 80 reports involving RM24.8mil in losses.
“We are investigating this case under Section 420 of the Penal Code. We advise the public to conduct proper checks before joining any investment scheme.
“Ensure that such schemes are licensed by authorities,” he said.
Above all else, Comm Ramli reminded the public that all investment offers on social media are scams.
