Former MACC chief urges enforcement officers to use AMLA to tackle online fraud


PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies such as the police should use investigative powers under the Anti Money Laundering Act (AMLA) to address the growing threat of online fraud, says Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad.

In referring to The Star report dated May 4 on 'business owner duped RM1.8mil in online investment scheme’, he said such cases have become increasingly frequent, causing millions in losses for Malaysians.

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