NILAI: An assistant human resources manager has lost almost RM580,000 after being duped into investing in a non-existent online scheme.
Nilai OCPD Supt Abdul Malik Hasim on Thursday (April 17) stated that the victim, in her 50s, first became aware of the alleged scheme through an individual on Facebook in late December, 2024.
"An individual told the victim that the investment was Taiwan-based and offered unusually high returns.
"The victim was then told to download an app if she was keen to invest," he said in a statement.
The victim, lured by the promises of high returns, then transferred RM207,000 into seven bank accounts.
She gave the individual another RM372,000 in cash to an individual in Nilai who claimed to be a representative from the investment company.
"However, the victim became suspicious on April 16 when she could not access the app to withdraw her so-called profits.
"She then realised that she had been conned and lodged a report," he said.
Supt Abdul Malik said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The offence carries a jail term of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction.
