SIBU: A marketing executive here has lost RM102,992 to an alleged scammer she met through a dating application.
Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division received a police report on Thursday (April 24) in which the 30-year-old woman alleged she was deceived by a man posing as a senior executive from a corporate group.
ASP Zulkipli said the woman became acquainted with the suspect on Jan 11 through a dating app.
"The man introduced himself as Lucian Lee Hao Yu, claiming to be an engineer and director with a (well-known conglomerate).
"The two then continued conversing on WhatsApp, and the suspect offered her an opportunity to invest in a private placement scheme," he said on Friday (April 25).
Enticed by the offer, the victim proceeded to register on a website provided by the suspect, with the address "privatemutuallg.com".
Between Feb 6 and March 6, the victim made a total of 12 money transfers to three local bank accounts, amounting to RM102,992.
"The victim even took out a loan to finance the so-called investment, following instructions from the suspect," he said.
However, she did not receive any returns, and eventually realised she had been scammed.
The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
