Cyber, multimedia categories top Kelantan’s commercial cases
KOTA BARU: Kelantan recorded a total of 601 commercial crime cases during the first five months of this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM14.1mil, according to state police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (pic).
He said that based on statistics comparing cases and financial losses by the modus operandi of commercial crimes, the cyber and multimedia crime category recorded the highest number of cases at 401 incidents, or 67% of the total cases, and resulting in losses amounting to RM7.47mil.
“Common cybercrimes include phone scams, fake purchases via social media, job scams and love scams.
“The second highest category involves investment scam cases, the use of electronic cards and other related crimes with 105 cases recorded, accounting for 17.4%, and losses totaling RM4.54mil,” he said at a press conference after the Kelantan police monthly assembly yesterday, Bernama reported.
Meanwhile, crimes related to finance, banking, cooperatives and insurance recorded 81 cases (13.47%), with total losses amounting to RM966,336.38.
“For cases involving forgery, embezzlement and land-related offences, only seven cases were recorded (1.16%), with losses amounting to RM85,000. Corporate cases also recorded seven cases (1.16%), but with significantly higher losses of RM1.05mil,” he said.
Comm Mohd Yusoff added that the police are intensifying awareness and prevention efforts through collaboration with relevant agencies and the public to combat the increasingly complex nature of commercial crimes.
“Over the past few months, we have seen an alarming rise in street crimes, including robbery, snatch theft and house break-in, as well as a growing number of commercial crimes through online platforms.
“Crimes such as online fraud, investment scam and identity theft not only result in financial losses but also impact the emotional well-being and sense of security within the community,” he added.
