KUANTAN: A company manager lost RM703,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme operating through the WhatsApp application.
The 47-year-old woman reportedly downloaded the investment app provided by the suspect in early July 2024.
Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the victim subsequently made investments in stages through seven transactions to four different bank accounts.
"Through the application, the victim was informed about the profits she made, but she was not allowed to make withdrawals. The victim realised she had been deceived after being asked to add more investment capital," he said on Sunday (April 6).
Yahaya stated that the report indicated the funds used by the victim included her own savings, her husband's money, and a loan from her employer.
In response, Yahaya advised the public not to be easily swayed by online investment offers promising high returns.
He also reminded the public to verify account numbers received through the official Royal Malaysian Police link, https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my/, before conducting any financial transactions.
